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BeOpen PythonLabs launches Python professional services program

Author: JT Smith

LinuxPR blurb claims, “The Program offers custom application development, technical support and Python
technology development for dotcoms and major enterprises.”

The Internet in your hands

Author: JT Smith

Scientific American overview (with nice graphics) of portential wireless Internet changes and advances over the next decade or so.

The best argument against Net regulation

Author: JT Smith

In stark contrast to the wide-open, fast-paced world of the computer, the telephone sector has had a long history of stagnation and scarcity, driven by heavy regulation. Deregulation has brought spectacularly lower long-distance rates – but much of the sector remains regulated. And the latest battle in Congress is a perfect example of what’s wrong with regulated markets.” Kelly McNeill

Setting up a POP account in StarOffice – tutorial

Author: JT Smith

This brief NHF [Newbieized Help File] will describe how to set up a POP3 account in StarOffice since there’s been some confusion about it lately.
Check it out hereSensei

Category:

  • Linux

Candela Technologies introduces the LANforge E500

Author: JT Smith

Candela Technologies
LANforge is an ethernet traffic
generation and testing suite. It utilizes a slightly
modified RedHat Linux 6.2 installation with custom software
to provide a realistic and cost-effective testing platform
targeted at DSL and Cable-Modem providers.
Ben Greear

Perl’s Larry Wall on ZDTV

Author: JT Smith

use.perl.org notes that Larry Wall was recently interviewed on ZDTV, and points to a page where you can download and watch the interview in RealVideo format.

Network Appliance’s storage server will cost megabucks

Author: JT Smith

News.com says,
“Network Appliance will unveil a new high-speed file server tomorrow that brings the company into uncharted territory: a
million-dollar product.”

Category:

  • Unix

Inside Mac OS X Public Beta

Author: JT Smith

ZDNN delves deep into the latest Mac OS X beta; a good, balanced review of the X beta’s strong points and shortcomings.

Linus Torvalds announces Linux-2.4.0-test8

Author: JT Smith

Summary of a kernel.org message archived at linhardware.com: “The evil truncate function finally under wraps, Linus releases a new test kernel with an interesting note that calls attention to
possible upcoming changes in the GPL.”

Category:

  • Linux

Korea’s Tmax Soft to ship TP Monitor in Japan next month

Author: JT Smith

This is system monitoring software, not a thing with a glowing face that sits on your desk. It works with Linux and directly competes with TUXEDO from US-based BEA Systems Inc. More at AsiaBizTech. (Note: while TP monitor runs on Linux, the Tmax Soft Web site gives no indication that it is Open Source in any way.)