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Phoronix: "We have now had the time to benchmark the Video Decode and Presentation API for Unix and have seen the benefits of PureVideo features finally arriving on alternative platforms."

All platforms with Firefox: Just uploaded a freshly-baked new version of the Better Gmail 2 Firefox extension, which includes several fixes and new user scripts.

First, if you Redesigned skin lovers were bogged down by slowness, that's been fixed. If the Gmail Labs' Agenda gadget just isn't enough for your calendar-in-Gmail needs, now you'll find

A Step-by-Step Guide Using Toad for Data Analysis: Finding data across multiple platforms isn't easy. In this new Quest technical brief learn how join queries across the entire enterprise -- regardless of platform -- to quickly and easily find the information you need when you need it.

(PDF, 13 pages)

LinuxInsider: "OpenOffice 3 is out of beta, and reviewer Lou Dolinar has had a few weeks to give it a test drive. The new version is spiffier, more compatible with office and works on more platforms -- particularly Mac, which had been a problem before."

The NETTUTS.com website has posted this new tutorial (complete with demo and source download) showing the creation of a simple blog in PHP (object-oriented style).

Mono version 2.0, an open source effort to implement the Microsoft .NET development framework for Unix, Linux and other platforms, was formally released today.

JBCobb: "In this story I will share a simple process for creating instructional videos on a fairly common Ubuntu-ish desktop.

They needed to be easily played on a variety of platforms and the creation process itself should require little research or new skills to accomplish."

Electronics Weekly: "Embedded Linux is rapidly encroaching upon application spaces once considered the exclusive domain of embedded kernels such as VxWorks, pSOS and in-house platforms.

Industry analysts show embedded Linux and open source garnering up to one-third of 32 and 64-bit designs..."

Datamation: "Because both platforms have provided a well-developed means of ensuring compatibility through a consistent set of development standards, developing hardware drivers for both platforms is a painless experience for the most part."

Take a look at why business users are turning to open source business intelligence platforms as an alternative to costly proprietary applications.