Microsoft To Invest $100 Million More In SUSE Linux

July 30, 2011
Novell gets acquired by Attachemate Group Inc. And SUSE becomes an independent business unit of Attachemate. However, many things remain the same. For instance, the agreement struck by Microsoft and Novel Inc for broad collaboration on Windows and Linux interoperability and support.

World's First Solar Powered Desktop PC

July 26, 2011
How would you like to own a Desktop PC that runs on solar power ? A solar PC that can work upto 3 - 4 days without sunlight ? A PC that helps you reduce your carbon footprint thus helping you contribute your mite in saving the environment ? And - drum-roll please - one that comes pre-loaded with Linux ?

Microsoft Reaches Out To Linux - Says Happy Birthday!

July 22, 2011
Microsoft and Linux have been long term adversaries. While the comparison may not be logical - since one is a corporation and another an operating system, it has not stopped people in either camps to lock horns with each other.

However, on the eve of Linux celebrating its 20th birthday, Microsoft is reaching out to Linux via a video that says - "Happy Birthday Linux!".

Watch the video below.

Linus Torvalds Releases Linux 3.0

Linux kernel version 3.0 has been released. This version according to Linus Torvalds does not usher in any new features or incompatibilities related to version change.

He goes on to say, it is simply a way to drop the inconvenient numbering system in honor of Linux celebrating its 20th birthday.

[Source : gmane.linux.kernel]

JavaScript Language Advanced Tips And Tricks

July 05, 2011
Today I came across a fabulous trove of JavaScript tips and tricks. These are code snippets in JavaScript language. There are 100s of them all on a single page.

Check out the tips and tricks on JavaScript. If your job involves writing code in JavaScript, this set of tips are worth being bookmarked.

PS: To try all the JavaScript examples (code snippets), you can use a standalone JavaScript engine such as Rhino, Jhost, or SpiderMonkey. While on the topic of standalone programs that execute JavaScript code, do check out a list of other JavaScript engines.