http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//flashrom-091-hunts-down-more-chips-in-the-wild.htm http://apcmag.com//flashrom-091-hunts-down-more-chips-in-the-wild.htm

Since the release of its previous version in May 2009, at least 30 additional flash chip families and half a dozen variants for each family are now being supported by Flashrom.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//london-stock-exchange-set-to-migrate-from-net-to-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//london-stock-exchange-set-to-migrate-from-net-to-linux.htm

Buys developer company MilleniumIT for AU$ 32 M to develop its own trading platform.]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:48:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//pocket-linux-this-one-fits-in-your-wallet.htm http://apcmag.com//pocket-linux-this-one-fits-in-your-wallet.htm

Before you are tempted to swipe for some proprietary Microsoft software, just remember Tux will be watching your every move...]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:49:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//manage-your-e-books-on-linux-with-calibre.htm http://apcmag.com//manage-your-e-books-on-linux-with-calibre.htm

If you're hankering for a Kindle but can't get one, check out the Calibre software.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:05:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//running-linux-on-windows-easier-as-microsoft-releases-code.htm http://apcmag.com//running-linux-on-windows-easier-as-microsoft-releases-code.htm

Microsoft has dumped a batch of code that should make running Linux on Windows easier. ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:12:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//finally-bills-take-on-googles-os.htm http://apcmag.com//finally-bills-take-on-googles-os.htm

"It just shows the word browser has become a truly meaningless word"]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//google-chrome-os-on-a-linux-kernel-windows-7-anyone.htm http://apcmag.com//google-chrome-os-on-a-linux-kernel-windows-7-anyone.htm

Google has announced via a blog post that it is working on "Chrome OS", an OS designed to take Linux on the desktop mainstream.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//vlcs-finally-out-of-testing-stage.htm http://apcmag.com//vlcs-finally-out-of-testing-stage.htm

The open-source media player that holds a master key has just turned v1 after 8 years.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:17:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//test-your-windows-7-beta-in-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//test-your-windows-7-beta-in-linux.htm

Older virtualization software made it possible to test-run Linux in Windows, but now, it's also possible to do it the other way around.]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:25:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//free-netbooks-linux-can-make-that-happen-faster.htm http://apcmag.com//free-netbooks-linux-can-make-that-happen-faster.htm

Telcos are starting to think about the money that can be made from giving away "free" netbooks with mobile broadband services -- and Linux is helping make this a reality.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:15:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//sugar-on-a-stick-linux-that-kids-can-taste.htm http://apcmag.com//sugar-on-a-stick-linux-that-kids-can-taste.htm

Linux distros that run on pen-drives are nothing new but this one's specially designed for the little ones.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//hp-printer-that-connects-to-the-web.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-printer-that-connects-to-the-web.htm

Can Amazon's Kindle cripple printing? HP's not standing by to watch that happen.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//flashrom-fast-approaching-a-version-10.htm http://apcmag.com//flashrom-fast-approaching-a-version-10.htm

No more dirty DOS bootdisks need touch your pristine Linux box, now that a new Linux app FlashROM is on the verge of release.]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 15:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//customers-of-sun-in-dells-crosshairs.htm http://apcmag.com//customers-of-sun-in-dells-crosshairs.htm

IBM has decided it no longer wants Sun at any price, but Dell is taking another tack...]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:39:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//computers-urged-to-take-a-diet-and-lose-fat.htm http://apcmag.com//computers-urged-to-take-a-diet-and-lose-fat.htm

Linux may lose a key Windows file system after a patent lawsuit from Microsoft.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//linux-2629-was-developed-by-the-most-number-of-contributors.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-2629-was-developed-by-the-most-number-of-contributors.htm

Record breaking Linux 2.6.29 was developed by the most number of contributors.]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 +1100 http://apcmag.com//australian-marsupials-get-stellar-billing-in-the-linux-community.htm http://apcmag.com//australian-marsupials-get-stellar-billing-in-the-linux-community.htm

The Tasmanian Devil is in danger of extinction and the Linux community is doing its part to prevent that from happening.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//adoption-in-a-global-recession-how-does-linux-fare.htm http://apcmag.com//adoption-in-a-global-recession-how-does-linux-fare.htm

Businesses are turning to Linux en masse as they face massive budget cuts driven by the economic crisis, according to a new report.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//linux-is-now-15-years-old.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-is-now-15-years-old.htm

Linux kernel version 1.0.0 was released 15 years ago today. My, how far we've come since then. ]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//linux-powers-iphones-loudest-contenders-.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-powers-iphones-loudest-contenders-.htm

iPhone challengers Palm Pre as well as HTC's Dream and Magic have one thing in common: Linux-based operating systems. We look at why Linux is so good for smartphones.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//linuxcom-is-now-owned-by-linux-foundation.htm http://apcmag.com//linuxcom-is-now-owned-by-linux-foundation.htm

From the what in the wierd files... if Linux.com used to be your key source of Linux news, you'll need to go elsewhere now.]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +1100 http://apcmag.com//2009s-first-e-book-reader-runs-on-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//2009s-first-e-book-reader-runs-on-linux.htm

Linux runs on the first e-book reader released this year ... and on the second ... and the third.]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:00:00 +1100