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The University of Oviedo in Spain has released a study which values the Linux 2.6.30 kernel at approximately $1.4 billion.

"If that number sounds familiar, it's because the figure of $1.4 billion as a value for Linux has been reported before," notes InternetNews' Sean Michael Kerner. "Back in 2008, I reported on a study that place the value of a Linux kernel at — yeah you guessed it $1.4 billion. That was a Linux Foundation sponsored study that used a metric that calculates lines of code, effort and developer costs per hour. It built on an a 2002 report that put the value of the Linux kernel at $1.2 billion."

"Putting a traditional cost model on the Linux kernel doesn't quite make sense, as the researchers freely admit, but their model does help to illustrate the enormous value in the project," writes The Register's Austin Modine. "The report concludes by saying that despite a lack of book value, commons-based innovation should receive a 'higher level of official recognition that would set it as an alternative to decision-makers.' A copy of the research can be found here."

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Ksplice Inc. has announced the launch of its Uptrack service, which eliminates the need to reboot Linux servers when installing updates and security patches.

"The Cambridge, Mass., start-up has about 35 customers and several thousand servers using its paid Uptrack service, in which security and maintenance patches are automatically applied to Linux servers with minimal delay and no downtime," writes Computerworld's Eric Lai.

"Ksplice Uptrack is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Debian GNU/Linux, CentOS, Parallels Virtuozzo Containers, and OpenVZ," writes ZDNet's Paula Rooney.

"Ksplice converts the updates released by distributors and makes them available on a subscription basis," according to The H Open Source. "The service is free of charge for Ubuntu 9.04 and 9.10. For enterprise distributions, the vendor charges $4 per system for less than twenty systems and $3 for larger numbers."

 

More here from OStatic ... more here from CrunchGear ... and the press release is here.

Hacking SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 HackITLinux

SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 This article, written by Jem Matzen, teaches you how to hack a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. It is a bit risky, the directions can change your operating system, which Novell does not support. The hacks have all been tested and shouldn't do any damage to your software, but something could happen. This guide covers how to install or upgrade the Java Development Kit, install software [...] Read More


Introducing SUSE Studio HackITLinux

Novell's recently-launched SUSE Studio is designed to make it as easy as possible to build Linux-based software appliances. "It provides a convenient interface for creating custom versions of Novell's SUSE Linux distribution with specialized configurations," notes Ars Technica's Ryan Paul. "The service is part of Novell's broader SUSE Appliance Program initiative." "The idea of the software appliance isn't new, of course, but what SUSE and Novell have done here is take creating [...] Read More


HP and Novell Partner on $519 Linux PC HackITLinux

HP and Novell this week announced plans to offer Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop on HP's $519 Compaq dc5850 PC, starting December 15th. "The suite provides a number of applications, including a web browser, Open Office, multimedia tools and e-mail software," writes IT Examiner's Aharon Etengoff. "HP is also collaborating with Novell to develop a range of educational software solutions such as math, art and word games." "Grant Ho, Senior Product Marketing [...] Read More


Novell is using Web 2.0 to promote linux in the enterprise Tech Intelligence

When Novell adopted linux, we all thought this was not going to last. But it seems that it is a (relative) success, as Novell has made SUSE Linux grow up and they've accomplished selling it to lots of customers. After their deal with Microsoft, which has given Novell the reputation of a traitor - they have struck a deal with the enemy. Although opinions differ on this matter, Novell seems [...] Read More


Linux ain't Linux The CIO Weblog

Although Linux devotees, by virtue of their oppressed minority status in the enterprise software market, have been forced to band together in the public sphere and make common cause against the dark forces of proprietary, closed-source software. All this merry singing and hand-holding has eclipsed the fact, to the general public, that in fact there are quite a number of different permutations of Linux out there, each with its own [...] Read More

Do you have back up storage solution for those most important of all product images like those special wedding favors you're hoping will help launch your catering business.


If not, you run the risk of loosing your most valuable product images…and plenty of other important data too.

Solutions?

There are a number of ideas for backing up data including both in-house and out sourced options.

Web developer Jason Dyck offers some simple suggestions and these are guaranteed to improve your data storage and backup strategy.

Read an overview of Jason's recommendations below and then try to determine how you might put one or more of them to good effect in your own data management approach:

• Store data often. Get in the habit of backing up your data regularly or, if possible, use a tool that automatically backs your data up regularly in case it slips your mind.
  


• Make multiple copies. The key to backing up data is to have more than one copy as insurance against loss or destruction.
  


• Store copies remotely. Specifically Dyke recommends a safety deposite box or even a friend's house so that if disaster (floor, fire, UFO attack) strikes your home office, your files will be safe
  


• Use mobile storage. As in a CD or flash drive. This will not only preserve your data but allow you to carry it around too.
  


• Use extra hard drives. These have the capacity to store vastly more information than their mobile counterparts but should at least be placed elsewhere in your home or business to provide some distance in the event your main computer system is attacked by a virus or some other disaster.
  


• Establish a server. If you have a network in your home or office with more than one computer linked to it, make one the server where all information is stored.
  


• Use external storage. Increasingly there are plenty of external data storage companies that can provide data back up offsite.
  

To read more of Jason Dyck's recommendations check out his "Data Storage Ideas" at OrganizingTips.net.

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Adobe has joined the LiMo Foundation, and has announced plans to develop a Flash player for LiMo.

"Bringing the Flash Platform to LiMo opens up a significant opportunity for Adobe to further its goals of open standards and multi-screen interoperability of rich mobile content," says Adobe's David Wadhwani. "Following the goals of the Open Screen Project, the openness of Linux and the Flash Platform represent a common vision to enable consumers to engage with rich Internet experiences seamlessly across any device, anywhere."

"The LiMo Foundation aims to provide an open and consistent Linux-based mobile platform for phones and other devices," writes iTWire's Stephen Withers. "The founder members are NEC, NTT DoCoMo, Orange, Panasonic, Samsung and Vodafone, and the roster has grown to include other carriers, hardware manufacturers and software developers including ARM, Ericsson, Huawei, LG, Marvell, McAfee, Motorola, Mozilla, Opera, and Verizon."

More here from Techie Buzz ... more here from The H Open Source ... and more here from TechWhack.