[Linux Weekly News](http://lwn.net) has made available the [2004 Linux Timeline](http://lwn.net/Articles/Timeline2004/). This is currently a subscriber only area. For now, only the [January page](http://lwn.net/Articles/111876/) is available to non subscribers. Non subscribers will have to wait until January 13.
Category: Free/Open Source
This is Getting Old
This is becoming a cliche. An Linux related article, and an ad showing Microsoft’s latest attempt to distort public opinion. I’m sure there are plenty of other examples, mostly in mainstream technology news sites, but also in sites specializing in Linux news. [Linuxtoday](http://www.linuxtoday.com)’s former owner, Dave Whitinger, for example has warned against visiting Linuxtoday because… Continue reading This is Getting Old
Benchmark of Various Terminal Emulation Programs
I did some benchmark to measure scrolling speed of various terminal emulators. I did this benchmark because a slow terminal can really slow down compilation. I chose not to change any configuration (fonts, color, etc) for all programs measured here. Script used in this benchmark: #!/bin/sh time seq -f “the quick brown fox jumps over… Continue reading Benchmark of Various Terminal Emulation Programs
BlankOn Linux RC1
BlankOn Linux adalah distribusi Linux yang ditujukan untuk pemakai umum di Indonesia. Apa itu BlankOn Linux? * Didesain untuk pemakai di Indonesia * Dibuat untuk keperluan pengguna desktop kasual atau kantoran * Terdiri dari satu CD instalasi, serta satu atau lebih CD kode sumber * Dibuat berdasarkan distribusi [Fedora](http://fedora.redhat.com) Core 3 dengan beberapa paket tambahan… Continue reading BlankOn Linux RC1
Siapa dan Dimana Perusahaan Pemberi Dukungan Open Source
Dalam postingnya di mailing list [linux-aktivis](http://wiki.linux.or.id/?pagename=Milis), [Pak Made](http://wiryana.pandu.org/) menanyakan perihal perusahaan-perusahaan pemberi dukungan Open Source di Indonesia. >MUngkin ada temen-temen di sini yg di persh pemberi dukungan OpeN Source, bisa memberikan informasi untuk saya kompilasi sebagai daftar. Informasi yg saya butuhkan : >* Nama >* Jenis layanan >* Lokasi >* Kalau bisa contoh client bagus… Continue reading Siapa dan Dimana Perusahaan Pemberi Dukungan Open Source
Kernel 2.6.10 is Out!
When doing an `emerge –sync ; emerge -Dupv world` ritual, I noticed that Kernel 2.6.10 is out! Slashdot has already [noticed](http://linux.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/12/25/0322205&threshold=5&tid=105&tid=106) this. Apparently it was in Portage only a few hours after Linus released it! :)
Gentoo Portage Related Software
[Gentoo Linux](http://www.gentoo.org) is a versatile Linux meta distribution. In its core is the [Portage](http://www.gentoo-portage.com/) package management system. Every Gentoo users will agree that Portage is what makes Gentoo one of the better Linux distributions. However, there are several packages that could make Portage even better.
How Can I Trust Internet Explorer?
Recently, a guy wrote an interesting blog: [How can I trust Firefox?](http://blogs.msdn.com/ptorr/archive/2004/12/20/327511.aspx). Basically he went to explain why installing Firefox is not a safe process. He works for Microsoft (no wonder) and he is not even a coder (no wonder), so it is normal for him to have a soft spot for their products. One… Continue reading How Can I Trust Internet Explorer?
Busy Days in PHP Land
The last few weeks have been very busy for me in PHP land. **First**, [a critical phpBB bug has been discovered](http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=240636). **Second**, PHP releases [4.3.10](http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-4.php#4.3.10) and [5.0.3](http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.0.3) which fixes several security issues. **Third**, it appears that 4.3.10 broke [Zend Optimizer](http://www.zend.com/zend/optimizer.php), thankfully Zend was quick to release a new version. **Fourth**, 4.3.10 broke [overload](http://id2.php.net/manual/en/function.overload.php) module. I… Continue reading Busy Days in PHP Land
Pemikiran Saya Mengenai Open Source Untuk Pemerintah
Artikel berjudul [BSA: Pemerintah Jangan Wajibkan Open Source](http://www.detikinet.com/indexfr.php?url=http://www.detikinet.com/index.php/detik.read/tahun/2004/bulan/12/tgl/22/time/142648/idnews/260549/idkanal/111) dari [detikInet](http://www.detikinet.com) menarik perhatian saya. > BSA berharap pemerintah tidak membuat mandat yang mewajibkan penggunaan Open Source. “Hal ini akan mengekang pengguna, membatasi pilihan mereka, ini tidak positif.” Bagaimana seharusnya sikap pemerintah terhadap kebijaksaanan pemilihan perangkat lunak? Menurut saya sebaiknya haruslah memenuhi syarat-syarat berikut ini: * Pemerintah… Continue reading Pemikiran Saya Mengenai Open Source Untuk Pemerintah
My Linux on Thinkpad T41p Guide
I recently bought myself a second hand [IBM Thinkpad T41p 2373GEU](http://www5.pc.ibm.com/us/products.nsf/$wwwPartNumLookup/_2373GEU). Only recently I managed to install a Linux distribution in it. The distribution is, of course, [Gentoo Linux](http://www.gentoo.org). The greatest thing about this notebook is that the model and its variants are used by many greatest Opensource hackers. So it is easy to find… Continue reading My Linux on Thinkpad T41p Guide
Firefox NY Times Ad
They did it! Two-page of advocacy advertising of an Opensource software. And they even put my name on the left edge, how convenient! It will be easy for you to spot my name there :). Also see the official [press release](http://www.mozilla.org/press/mozilla-2004-12-15.html) from the Mozilla Foundation. Meanwhile, my [SpreadFirefox point](http://www.spreadfirefox.com/?q=user/view/11248) still hovers around 110. I should… Continue reading Firefox NY Times Ad