1. Fixstars now Shipping Yellow Dog Linux on PS3 and DVD
(Matching tags: Press Release,6.1,shipping,Yellow Dog Linux)

Fixstars sent a note over that Yellow Dog Linux 6.1 is now shipping on DVD and pre-loaded PS3s.  If you're interested check out their store for pricing and more information. ...

2. Fedora Core 10 Released
(Matching tags: Core 10,release,FC 10,linux,Fedora)

... features for an update on your desktop.  If you'd like to get a head start and grab the update CD/DVD release disks head on over to  Linuxtracker for the bittorrent download or Fedora Core downloads page ...

3. hardinfo: A Linux Info and Synthetic Benchmark Collection
(Matching tags: linux,hardinfo,benchmark,software)

Looking for a way to stack up your Linux systems with a quick, easy to run synthetic benchmark?  If you're using Debian or Ubuntu you might already have one. Hardinfo is just such an application, offering ...

4. Fixstars Releases Yellow Dog Linux v6.1
(Matching tags: linux,Press Release,fixstars,yellow dog,software)

Fixstars is releasing their first version of Yellow Dog Linux after their recent asset purchase of Terrasoft.  Yellow Dog Linux v6.1 brings a bevy of updates to the table from the Linux PPC/Cell specialty ...

5. MSi Wind 802.11b/g RTL8187SE Linux Driver
(Matching tags: wifi,netbook,linux,rtl8187SE,hardware,driver,MSI,wind)

While I'm still working on the writeup of our new MSi Wind laptop in the office, I've noticed that the RealTek 8187SE drivers appear to be a bit hard to find.  The Debian packages that came up first don't ...

6. ATI Linux Driver 8.11 Released
(Matching tags: driver,ati,linux,graphic,X11)

ATI has released a new video driver for Linux as of November 12, 2008.  As usual it fixes a few bugs and cleans up performance related problems with the newer cards.  X.org version 7.4 is supported with ...

7. Radeon fglrx Driver lock_aquire "Bug"
(Matching tags: radeon,linux,bug,driver,fglrx,kernel)

Currently there's an incompatibility in the default configuration of many Linux kernels with AMD's closed source Radeon driver.  Kernel symbol lock_aquire is marked "GPL Only", so that when you go to ...

8. Fallout 3 Working with Custom WINE Build
(Matching tags: WINE,fallout 3,game,linux)

Days after work began on getting Fallout 3 working under WINE on Linux it looks like there's been some rousing successes.  If you follow this link you'll find instructions to compile a patch against WINE ...

9. Terrasoft, Makers of Yellow Dog Linux, Aquired by Fixstars
(Matching tags: cell,ppc,fixstars,yellow dog,linux,operating system)

FixStars has made an asset grab from Terra Soft, acquiring all of the PowerPC/Cell Linux distributors relevant assets and some of the staff to broaden their Cel/B.E. processor portfolio.  Not sure who ...

10. Linux Fallout 3 WINE Effort Continues
(Matching tags: linux,game,WINE,fallout 3)

Another major Windows game release, another push to get it running under WINE on Linux.  While it looks like the installer and some of the bits and pieces run correctly there seems to be an issue getting ...

11. PA On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode 2 Released for Linux
(Matching tags: Penny Arcade,game,linux)

... Linux may be signifigantly higher than the minimum 1Ghz computer with a Radeon 9500/GeForce 5200/Intel GMA950 suggested.  Our 3Ghz test box running Debian Etch with a Radeon 3650 video card and the processor ...

12. Mandriva, Turbolinux, gOS Join in on Moblin
(Matching tags: Press Release,Mandriva,gOS,TurboLinux,Moblin)

Mandriva, Turbolinux, and gOS have all released notices of their undying love for Moblin.  What's Moblin, you say?  We'll excuse you if you haven't heard of it, before the PR came across our desks I had ...

13. Mandriva Releases Mandriva 2009
(Matching tags: linux,2009,Mandriva,release)

Another year, another release of Mandriva's flagship product, Mandriva Linux.  We've had a mixed history with Mandriva, generally finding their products acceptable with the occasional hiccup. Featuring ...