"CodeBase for Linux is particularly well-suited to constrained environments because of its small footprint and low overhead. The library is royalty-free and comes with complete source code. Database programmers can reduce the library size even further by removing modules that are not required."

By re-engineering the desktop using Mozilla technology, OEone offers increased functionality supporting all of the standard Internet applications. The company's comprehensive Open-Source software platform can power a host of Internet devices ranging from All-In-Ones, WebPads, SetTop Boxes, and Screen Phones.

The virus, dubbed ``W32.Winux'' by the company that first reported it, anti-virus firm Central Command, is not destructive and does not appear to have infected any computers yet. Still, the virus sets a disturbing precedent.

Midgard 1.4.1 is the first release of Midgard to support the PHP4 scripting language as a loadable module. No patching of the scripting engine is required. Many bugs in core Midgard utilities like the Repligard replication system have also been fixed, providing a stable content management system for highly available environments.

Using this database, developers will be able to write applications that allow users to wirelessly access information in databases through Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) technology-enabled devices. MySQL AB will offer qualified support to iDEN developers.

This version supports local mailboxes, invludes basic polishing up, lots of bug fixes and timed background mail checking. Some mime processing fixes arte also incorporated. It includes downloadable binaries for Linux, BSD and Solaris. Plus source files are available in the download section as well as as in CVS.

The move demonstrates Great Bridge's commitment to full integration of open source PHP and PostgreSQL to create powerful building blocks for dynamic, database-driven Web sites.

The snag in IBM's "preferred partner" strategy for distributors is that Big Blue might be perceived as taking a paternalistic attitude to the Linux market place and picking favourites that might alienate others in the open source community.

At the Game Developers Conference in Santa Clara, Metrowerks revealed that it is porting its CodeWarrior for PlayStation2 tools to Linux. It is demonstrating an alpha release of the software at the conference and expects to have the software ready for commercial release mid-year this year.

"The second-generation HP Print Server Appliance 4200 features a point and print function that automates the installation of printers. It off-loads spooling and printing services from general purpose file servers to improve IT management, installation, administration and optimization of network printing services. It supports Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, Millennium and UNIX clients."