Latest press releases in Linux and Open Source

BanPro NET confirms shift to full open source development
BanPro NET is changing business model from commercial licensing to open source. "It's win-win for everyone." claims owner.

Germany's Green Party Selects Open-Xchange For Advanced Open Source Collaboration
Open-Xchange Inc. announced today that Germany's Green Party has selected Open-Xchange Server 5 for e-mail, contacts and calendaring for its Berlin headquarters.

SyncML Technology Enables Smooth Interface With Most Mobile Devices; Major Swiss Hospital Chooses Open-Xchange Server for Latest Innovation
Open-Xchange Inc. Enhances Support for Mobile Devices with Free, Limited Time Upgrade Offer

Astaro Security Gateway Firewall in Evaluation for Common Criteria Certification
Certifies International Security Requirements for Government and Enterprise Customers

Early comment on new Microsoft Shared Source Licenses
By the Free Software Foundation Europe's own admission, it doesn't get the chance to congratulate Microsoft very often. Of the five 'shared source' licences recently published by the company, a preliminary inspection by the FSFE indicates that both the 'Microsoft Permissive Licence' and the 'Microsoft Community Licence' may well be free software licences.

New Linux and Open Source Advocacy and News Site
Today sees the launch of "The Hungry Penguin" (hungrypenguin.net) a new Linux advocacy and news site.

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