Sharp Linux PDA promotes use of proprietary SD card, but more open MMC works just fine
Friday December 21, 04:20 AM EST
[ Wireless and PDAs ]
- by Tina Gasperson
Sharp's first Linux handheld, the Zaurus, has a proprietary, closed Secure Digital (SD) memory card expansion slot. Many people do not know the slot will also work with the MultimediaCard (MMC), a different kind of expansion card which is similar in power and potential, but much more open; in fact, it's a viable alternative for Linux developers who don't like the restrictions of the SD card. Why doesn't Sharp mention that MMCs are interchangeable with the SD cards in any of its Zaurus product literature?

The little Linux distribution that could: tomsrtbt
Thursday December 20, 02:14 PM EST
[ GNU/Linux ]
- By Russell Pavlicek -
The Linux community frequently discusses the pros and cons of various Linux distributions. We constantly seem hear the question, "But which distribution should I use?" The answer to this question often depends on the needs of the user. Some distributions excel as desktop systems while others do better as servers.

Open Source schools projects work together to provide alternative to Microsoft offer
Thursday December 20, 04:36 AM EST
[ Open Source ]
- By Grant Gross -
Several Open Source-in-education projects are joining forces and countering Microsoft's offer of $1 billion worth of software, hardware and training to 12,500 U.S. schools as part of its antitrust settlement.