Keeping up to date with open source

roundup CUPS code runneth over to Apple, fee-based Zonbu PC taps Linux, and the clock ticks down for PHP 4.

Apple takes over CUPS, Unix printing software

Mac maker acquires the source code for CUPS, an open-source project for managing printing on Unix and Linux systems.
July 17, 2007

A PC that uses less energy, but charges a monthly fee

Subscription-based PCs are not a new idea--and never popular--but Grégoire Gentil and Alain Rossmann have devised a green twist.
The New York Times
July 17, 2007

Open-source vendors: Monopolies waiting to happen?

JBoss developer Roy Russo wonders if all open-source companies are de facto monopolistic. So much for peace, love and open source.
July 16, 2007

End of the line for PHP 4

Programmers say they'll stop developing version 4 of the software for creating dynamic Web sites, but some who prefer it to the current version aren't happy.
July 16, 2007

OpenMosix pulls the plug

The open-source project that runs software across a group of computers will shut down on March 1.
July 16, 2007

Open-Xchange goes Express, sheds its Suse roots

Open-Xchange releases an SMB-focused version of its e-mail collaboration software--and it's built on Ubuntu, despite founders' history with Suse.
July 15, 2007

Intel aims to speed Linux gadget development

New site is designed to spur development of OS for improved mobile Web surfing, networking, power management, user interface, more.
July 16, 2007

OLPC and Intel bury the hatchet--for the children

Nonprofit and chipmaker have faced off over low-cost laptops in the past, but they're coming together to bring PCs to kids.
July 13, 2007