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Open-source firms urged to go on legal offensive | Network World

Open-source software companies are missing out on a relatively inexpensive way to fight concerns about patent liability, according to an attorney who spoke at an open-source conference in San Francisco this week.

Linus Torvalds named a finalist for Millennium Technology Prize | Network World

The Technology Academy of Finland announced Thursday that Linux kernel creator Linus Torvalds is one of two laureates for the 2012 Millennium Technology Prize, in recognition of his contributions to the open-source software world.

Huawei open to more US acquisitions | Network World

Huawei Technologies may seek more acquisitions in the U.S. after its ill-fated purchase of assets from 3Leaf Systems, and it thinks an ongoing dialog it has set up with the federal government could help to ease those deals through.

With SUSE Linux 11, Novell draws even closer to Microsoft | Network World

The latest version of SUSE Linux Enterprise, Novell's commercial distribution of the open-source operating system, bears more fruit from Novell's controversial two-and-a-half-year-old interoperability alliance with Microsoft.

Microsoft’s CodePlex Foundation leader soaks in stinging critique | Network World

In response to criticism from a leading expert on forming consortia, the interim president of Microsoft's CodePlex Foundation, Sam Ramji, says the open source group is in a "beta" phase for its first 100 days and is welcoming all forms of evaluation and critique of its bylaws and governance model.

Microsoft’s CodePlex Foundation has credibility issues already, critic says | Network World

Microsoft’s new CodePlex Foundation has serious flaws to correct if it wants to become a credible force in the open source industry, and attract a diverse collection of developers and participants, according to an expert in forming consortia and foundations.

No app store for make-or-break ZuneHD | Network World

Microsoft's ZuneHD, set to go on sale Tuesday, will not feature an open application store like its competitor the iPod Touch.

MeeGo conference eyes uses beyond phones | Network World

Supporters of the MeeGo open-source platform put tablets, in-car systems and TV in the spotlight at a conference in San Francisco on Monday, saying the technology had broad potential while downplaying its role in smartphones.

As iPhone Users Curse AT&T, Extension Deal Up in Air | Network World

Analysts differ on Apple's next move: extend AT&T's deal or open the iPhone to multiple carriers.

Analyst: AT&T likely to keep iPhone exclusive deal | Network World

Despite widespread speculation that Apple Inc. will open the iPhone exclusive arrangement with AT&T Inc. to include Verizon Wireless after 2010, one analyst firm is predicting that AT&T's deal as the sole wireless carrier will be extended beyond then.

India issues new security rules for phone operators | Network World

India has relaxed some of its security rules for telecommunications operators and equipment suppliers, after earlier rules that required equipment makers to deposit software source code with the government came in for criticism.

Linux driver chief calls out Microsoft over code submission | Network World

After a kick in the pants from the leader of the Linux driver project, Microsoft has resumed work on its historic driver code submission to the Linux kernel and avoided having the code pulled from the open source operating system.

IT Workers Are Happy, But Will Still Leave for Something Better | Network World

The majority of IT employees are engaged at work, loyal to their employers and inspired to do their best everyday, according to new survey findings from Randstad Technologies and Technisource. However, despite that, more than half (53 percent) are open to new employment opportunities, Think of it as the IT sector's version of The Five Year Engagement, a new film about a couple that is happy to be engaged but put marriage plans on an indefinite hold.

Encryption compliance still the Wild West | Network World

Encrypting data is becoming a requirement. How well you need to manage the keys that are used to encrypt the data is still open to debate.

Linux Mint 13 rallies behind Gnome | Network World

With the new version of Linux Mint, released Wednesday, the developers behind the open source Linux distribution have put all energies behind Gnome, offering two versions of the desktop interface.

Job 1 for New Federal CIO: Balance Openness with Security | Network World

President Barack Obama has repeatedly pledged to make the federal government more open, transparent and accountable to American citizens. After assuming office on January 20, 2009, he immediately took steps to act on his promise, which included issuing new, more open guidelines for the Freedom of Information Act, and more recently, ordering an overhaul of the federal government's contracting system.

Microsoft – carefully – edges closer to the open-source community | Network World

Despite a rocky historical relationship with the open-source community, Microsoft's recent decision to create a specialized Open Technologies spinoff is the latest phase of its recent rapprochement with the open world -- as well as a canny defensive measure.

Tr.im goes open-source, founder questions bit.ly-Twitter link | Network World

Little more than a week after Nambu Network said it would shutter its URL-shortener tr.im, and just days after the service was reactivated, its founder now says he will take the code open-source and give up the attractive URL.

New online community launches for embedded Linux developers | Network World

MontaVista is sponsoring a new online open source community, designed to bring together embedded Linux developers.

Startup applies for 307 generic top-level domains | Network World

A startup named Donuts has raised US$100 million in venture capital and has applied for 307 generic top-level domains in the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' open gTLD application process, the company said Tuesday.

Open source PBXs make corporate gains; how much is up for debate | Network World

Open source IP PBX studies show gains but numbers vary wildly

Open source software a security risk, study claims | Network World

Open source software is a significant business risk for enterprises, according to a study published this week by security vendor Fortify and security consultant Larry Suto, which examined 11 open source software applications.

Why San Francisco’s network admin went rogue | Network World

Last Sunday, Terry Childs, a network administrator employed by the City of San Francisco, was arrested and taken into custody, charged with four counts of computer tampering. He remains in jail, held on $5 million bail. News reports have depicted a rogue admin taking a network hostage for reasons unknown, but new information from a source close to the situation presents a different picture.

Sun’s McNealy: Some feds see open source as anti-capitalist | Network World

Sun Microsystems Inc. Chairman Scott McNealy wants President Barack Obama's administration do what the United Kingdom, Denmark and other countries have done: Encourage, as a matter of policy, open-source software adoption.

TomTom suit shows Microsoft’s split personality | Network World

Microsoft has been vocal about its interest in working more closely with the open-source community in the past couple of years, actively promoting interoperability, forging new relationships and donating code to open-source projects. But the patent-infringement suit it filed Wednesday against TomTom has the Linux community, in particular, concerned that Microsoft is only paying lip service to its new approach and plans to continue to threaten Linux distributors with patent-infringement claims.

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