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AMD

Submission + - AMD To Open-Source Its Linux Execution & Compilation Stack (phoronix.com)

An anonymous reader writes: According to Phoronix, AMD will be open-sourcing its Linux execution and compiler stack as part of jump-starting the Heterogeneous System Architecture Foundation. The HSA Foundation was started earlier this month at the AMD Fusion Developer Summit and AMD plans to open up its stack so that others can reutilize the code without causing HSA fragmentation. This will include LLVM code, the HSA run-time, an HSA kernel driver for Linux distributions, an HSA assembler, and other components.
Linux

Submission + - NVIDIA Responds To Linus Torvalds

jones_supa writes: NVIDIA's PR department has issued a statement following the harsh comments by Linus Torvalds last week where he referred to the graphics company as the single worst company they have ever dealt with, called them out on not supporting Optimus, and other issues. Basically the company replied they're committed to Linux using their proprietary driver that is largely common across platforms and, this allows for same-day Linux support with full OpenGL implementation. They also promote how they're active in ARM Linux for Tegra and support a wide range of hardware under Linux. Despite having not made any commitment to better support Optimus under Linux nor providing technical assistance to the Nouveau community, NVIDIA assures that 'at the end of the day, providing a consistent GPU experience across multiple platforms for all of our customers continues to be one of our key goals.'
Government

Submission + - British MP Launches US-Only Twitter Rival (techweekeurope.co.uk)

judgecorp writes: "Frustrated at the off-topic chatter on Twitter, British MP Louise Mensch has launched a supposedly rival service. Despite the name, Menshn, this is apparently not a hoax, but a site aimed at "on-topic" conversation, initially around the US election. Mensch is a former "chick lit" author, and a Member of Parliament since 2010. She has taken part in questioning of Rupert and James Murdoch, and urged for control of social media."
Electronic Frontier Foundation

Submission + - EFF Announces New Patent Reform Project (eff.org) 2

olsmeister writes: On Tuesday, the Electronic Frontier Foundation announced its "Defend Innovation" project, which includes seven proposals for software patent reform. These proposals include things like shorter coverage for software patents, and a requirement to demonstrate running code for each claim in the patent.
Privacy

Submission + - CNET, IDC find Rapid Increase in Behavioral Data Tracking (cnet.com)

retroworks writes: "According to columnist Elinor Mills at CNET, efforts to track consumer browsing behavior are "rising dramatically". In an interview with data mining company Krux.com CEO Gordon McLeod, advertising targeted at browsing habits has increased fourfold since 2010. IDC, according to McLeod, projects the browser-search-term-targeted advertising industry to grow from "zero to $5 billion in less than 5 years". Will health insurance companies see us crawling for information on family illnesses? After reading the article, I went hunting for a download of 2008 program antiphormlite , and found nothing remaining at any download site (including CNET). Is there another "cookie camouflage" alternative to polluting the cookie stream with false positives? Or are we left to "do not track" pledges and trusting TOR redirectors?"

Comment Re:Linux does this for everyone. (Score 1) 100

Decision makers who understand the Open Source Model will thrive when other's struggle to keep up in the long run.

Whom do you trust with the keys to the data of your organization? How transparent are they? Maybe know some of what's talked about in non-vendor circles? Who are your competitors? Does competition have a purpose in the Open Source Community?

How do companies differentiate themselves?

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