This release provides a solid baseline for device vendors and developers to start creating software for various device categories on Intel Atom* and ARMv7 architectures.
The MeeGo 1.2 Core OS provides a complete set of enabling technologies for mobile computing.
Some highlights of the MeeGo Core stack include:

MeeGo Reference Kernels supporting a variety of Intel Atom and ARMv7 platforms.
QML Application Framework and extended Qt-Mobility APIs, including additional location, system, connectivity, and sensor/haptic capabilities for rapid, rich, application development.
Enhanced Telephony and Connectivity capabilities, including:

GSM, GPRS, and HSPA+ network support
SIM Application Toolkit
Expanded Bluetooth profiles
Expanded …

Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world. Ubuntu does everything you need it to. It’ll work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3 players. And it comes with thousands of free apps.
The release of Ubuntu 11.04 has seen the arrival of a new look and feel for Ubuntu. A whizzy, new launcher and dash, and a clever workspace manager are some of the biggest changes. Take a look at what’s new and then feel free …

Efficient systems administration, dedicated support, comprehensive legal cover and access to the expert knowledge as and when you need it – Canonical’s Ubuntu Advantage can help you get more out of open source and Ubuntu. With a more productive IT environment, you can boost efficiency and make significant cost savings.
Landscape
Systems management tool Landscape is central to Ubuntu Advantage. With a single web-based interface, systems administrators can manage multiple physical and cloud machines as easily as one. IT teams can avoid manual errors by automating repetitive tasks, such as applying security …

There’s a Linux distribution for every occasion and the main purpose of Jolicloud is to present a web enabled GUI for netbooks and similar devices. I’m going to take a look at a preview release of the forthcoming 1.1 version. Under the hood, it’s based on the Ubuntu long term service release (10.04), and the front end is handled by a combination of the Chromium web browser and a full screen user interface that eschews overlapping windows.
Netbooks are the obvious target of this distribution, and by default, it’s setup as a …

The first release candidate of office-suite LibreOffice is now available to download.
The RC1 sees bug fixes, branding refinements and stability improvements. As with the beta releases, use of this version is not recommended in a production environment.
Full change-log
Download
Unofficial .deb installers exist for Ubuntu users to use. Users upgrading from LibreOffice Beta 2 need to uninstall the suite prior to installing the release candidate.

download.documentfoundation.org/libreoffice/testing/3.3.0-rc1/deb/

The latest iteration of web browser Opera has been released.
Adding in many new features, refinements and obligatory performance boosts, it’s an essential upgrade for Opera fans and well worth a punt for the curious.
This minute-and-a-bit video by Opera demonstrates the new features succinctly. For the stat hounds the the full change-log for Linux is here.
Download @ opera.com

A flaw in the module pam_motd (message of the day), which displays the daily motto and other information after login (to the shell), can be exploited under Ubuntu to expand access rights. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain root access. Ubuntu has already provided a patch for the flaw. Operators of multi-users systems should install it as soon as possible because directions are already in circulation via Twitter on how to exploit the flaw to get access rights to the password file /etc/shadow. The file can then not only be read, but changed.
The …

The Spring version of the popular Mandriva Linux distribution is now available for download on mirrors worldwide. With the release of Mandriva Linux 2010.1 “Spring,” we definitely know that Mandriva is alive and kicking. The final release comes in three editions: One Edition, Free Edition and Powerpack Edition. Mandriva Linux 2010.1 is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures, with GNOME and KDE4 LiveCDs.
Mandriva Linux 2010.1 “Spring” offers hot features, such as Guest account, a new installation method and improved Mandriva Directory Server. It also comes with some bleeding-edge applications, like Mozilla …

Today, we are announcing our first update for the MeeGo v1.0 Core Software Platform &Netbook User Experience project release, announced on May 25th.
Many of you were quick to install our recent release of MeeGo v1.0 on your netbook. We appreciate all of the community help from those of you who tested our release and filed bugs. In fact, this update has over 100 bug fixes and is recommended for all users running MeeGo 1.0.
This update includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your devices, as well …

Mozilla has released the first beta of its Firefox 4 web browser, enhancing the user interface and adding an array of new features.
Firefox 4 Beta, developed on the Gecko 2.0 web platform, offers a revamped add-on manager and comes with a built-in crash support tool which will prevent the web browser from crashing even if vital plug-ins like Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight and Apple Quicktime freeze.
The browser, which also comes with HTML 5 capabilities, WebGL support for 3D rendering and offers support for …