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Open source at CeBIT 2007 |
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Friday, 23 March 2007 |
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Traditionally, most companies that work with open source software
cluster at the Linux Park in Hall 5, and this year was no exception.
Nor was there any exception to another CeBIT tradition, namely the
release of a new version of Knoppix, which is now at version 5.2.
However, this time Klaus Knopper -- Mr. Knoppix himself -- wasn't
handing out free disks and answering visitors' questions. Instead,
German publisher Heise was selling copies of its C't magazine
containing the latest version of Knoppix.
This release focuses on virtualization, and Knoppix is the first Linux distro that includes an open source version of the VirtualBox virtualization software. The 5.2 version also comes with QEMU (including the KQEMU acceleration module), Xen, VServer, and OpenVZ. Besides this virtualization bonanza, the new version features a brand new installer called 0wn (Zero Work Needed), which replaces the Knoppix installer. As the name suggests, the new installer offers a more straightforward way of installing Knoppix. The new version will be available for download sometime in April. Read more at Linux.com |
