Linux-Mandrake 7.2 makes all of its system administration tools easily
available through the DrakConf application, which now includes more
user-friendly utilities for creating custom menus. From LinuxPR.

KDE 2.0 Development a new book being published by MacMillan/SAMS under the
Open Publication License is now available online, in full, for free.
The site also holds all of the source code from the examples in the book,
downloadable HTML and PDF versions, an annotated online-only abridged KDE API
reference (Appendix B), and an annotated version of the KDE Developer’s HOWTO.

The host site is part of Andamooka which runs web software that lets visitors
annotate and discuss each section of the book and view the annotation along
with the original text. This site will serve as an “open support” system for
readers of the book.

The book is written for C++ programmers with or without previous KDE coding
experience. It covers introductory KDE/Qt programming, KDE UI design,
KParts, DCOP, aRts, XML GUI, KDevelop, licensing issues, CVS, code and
end-user documentation, and more.

Many chapters are written by contributing authors who have helped design
and/or implement the systems about which they wrote. These authors are: Kurt
Granroth (also technical editor), Cristian Tibirna, David Faure, Espen Sand,
Stefan Westerfeld, Ralf Nolden, Daniel Marjamaki, and Charles Bar-Joseph, and
a forward was written by Matthias Ettrich.

Since the book is released under the Open Publication License, it may be
modified and redistributed online, which means that the book can be
maintained (fixed, updated, expanded etc.) in the style of a free software
project. In this spirit, volunteer translation of the book into five other
languages has already begun. I welcome any other feedback or contributions
to the maintainance and development of the book. Everything that is
incorporated into official versions of the book will be released under the
Open Publication License electronically and for free.
–David Sweet

LWN: Pine versions 4.21 and before contain a buffer overflow vulnerability
which allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the local client
by the sending of a special-crafted email message. The overflow occurs
during the periodic “new mail” checking of an open folder.

Linux Journal reports: The ubiquitous Mozilla is a magnificent lizard that has changed his spots and morphed substantially since his early days as the fledgling Netscape browser code name.
In his current incarnation, the many-faced Mozilla is the application programming framework or stage upon which the Netscape 6 web browser suite is based.
Mozilla, itself, is a browser suite as well.

ZDNet reports that MSN’s deal with Radio Shack to sell high speed satellite service has an interesting catch: people wanting to sign up for the service must buy a new compaq system through Radio Shack before they become eligible.

IDG reports on what ISPs and backbone providers can do if they get an FBI request for an on-line wiretap. Internet groups have established a wiretap hotline to speak with experienced lawyers.

InfoWorld reports that Microsoft shareholders turned down two private resolutions by more then 90%, including one to put Microsoft’s substantial resources to use fighting human rights abuses in China.

LinuxOrbit claims Storm Linux is the user friendly version of Debian, in a full review of the distribution.

ZDNet Asia reports that Hong Kong is cracking down on software piracy, increasing prison terms as a counter-incentive to steal proprietary software.

From a News.com report: “Nvidia has overtaken ATI Technologies as the biggest maker of chips to enhance graphics on desktop computers, according to a new study by industry consultant Mercury Research.”