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The Weekly Round-Up: 29.02.08
Round-Up Meanwhile, Geek Emperor Penguin Linus Torvalds was in jubilant and joking mood following the announcement. Torvalds wrote in an email: "I may make fun of Microsoft occasionally, and yeah, I think they do stupid things at times but I think this one... [29 Feb 2008]
Praise for Microsoft from open source Linux leader
News Linus Torvalds, leader of the Linux kernel project that's among the best-known open source threats to Windows, has words of praise for Microsoft's announcement last week that it would share some previously hard-to-get technology with open source... [26 Feb 2008]
Linux kernel locked down
News The group, which employs Linux creator Linus Torvalds, said the new system will require that contributions to the Linux kernel only be made by developers who agree to submit code under "appropriate" open-source licences. [25 May 2004]
Linux-powered server surpasses the speed barrier
News The SGI record was set in the TPC-H category for servers running at under 100 GB, beating the previous holder, a Compaq server running Windows 2000.silicon.com is currently hosting a special Linus Torvalds as he publishes his autobiography. [17 May 2001]
Just for Fun: Extract 4 - More standing on the shoulders of giants
Comment This is the final part of silicon.com's Just For Fun serialisation, but you can also buy the book from us http://www.silicon.com/goto-Linus-ex at the reduced price of £16.20. For analysis and opinion on Linus and open source, visit our Linus Week... [17 May 2001]
Torvalds says: Don't split up Microsoft
News But it remains to be seen if Linux on the desktop has an audience," he said.silicon.com is currently hosting a special Linus Torvalds as he publishes his autobiography. And remember, you can buy a complete copy of Just For Fun from silicon.com at... [16 May 2001]
Torvalds isn't nuts - he just has a passion for kernels...
News In his book, Just for Fun - which hit the shelves yesterday and can be ordered at http://www.silicon.com/linusweek for a 10 per cent discount - Torvalds brands the OS X kernel a "piece of crap". But in the interview with silcon.com, Torvalds said... [16 May 2001]
Just For Fun: Extract 3 - The case for being open
Comment In tomorrow's final extract from 'Just For Fun', we hear more about the future of open source, and why Linus thinks Bill Gates is wrong to criticise the approach. And remember, you can still buy a copy of this just released book at silcon.com, at... [16 May 2001]
Nokia plays with open source
News And to buy a copy of Linus Torvalds' autobiography, Just For Fun, at the reduced price of £16.20, visit www.silicon.com/Linusweek/book.htm . Don't forget to check out silicon.com's exclusive interviews with and insights into Linus Torvalds, father... [15 May 2001]
By the book: Linus Torvalds in his own words
News And to buy a copy of Linus Torvalds' Just For Fun at the reduced price of £16.20, visit http://www.silicon.com/Linusweek/book.htm . Just for Fun was co-written with the technology writer David Diamond and is a rare insight to Linus' childhood and... [15 May 2001]
Just for Fun: Extract 2 - From project to product
Comment And remember, you can buy a complete copy of Just For Fun from silcon.com at the reduced price of £16.20 - http://www.silicon.com/goto-Linus-ex . The birth of the version 1.0 meant something new for Linus: the need for public relations. [15 May 2001]
Being Linus Torvalds: silicon.com launches portal into the mind of open source guru
News These are just some of the questions answered by Linus Torvalds, in a series of exclusive interviews with Pia Hekkila, fellow Finn and silicon.com senior reporter (http://www.silicon.com/goto-Linus-st ). [15 May 2001]
Just for Fun: Extract 1 - Tell me about your childhood
Comment Find out here, and remember, you can buy Just For Fun from silcon.com at the reduced price of £16.20 - http://www.silicon.com/goto-Linus-ex . How does Linus handle media attention and commercial interest? [14 May 2001]
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