Editors/Notepad Replacements Freeware Utilities :

1. edit programming source code : eclips/jedit/emacs
2. edit text : gedit

This is a list of tools that are available in, at least, Ubuntu 6.10 (Edge Eft).

Desktop Freeware Utilities :

1. add useful widgets : gdesklets
2. change desktop wallpaper automatically : wallpaper-tray
3. display a calendar : gnome clock
4. display weather information : weather report applet
5. hide/bring back all the icons on the desktop : gnome show desktop
6. launch applications : gnome menu
7. launch applications quickly (icons) : gnome application launcher
8. launch applications with shortcut names : deskbar applet
9. make application windows transparent : XGL/AIXGL with compiz
10. multiple desktops and switch between them : workspace switcher
11. synch computer clock to exact time : ntpd
12. write sticky (post-it) notes on the desktop : sticky note applet

This is a list of tools that are available in, at least, Ubuntu 6.10 (Edge Eft).

Communication Freeware Utilities :

1. chat on IRC : xchat
2. chat with different messenger clients : gaim
3. check multiple email accounts with 1 utility : evolution
4. phone free using the internet : ekiga & openwengo
5. talk to skype and google-talk clients : skype (from http://skype.com)
6. telnet/ssh to a site : openssh (command line based)
7. video conference with others : ekiga & openwengo

This is a list of tools that are available in, at least, Ubuntu 6.10 (Edge Eft).

Business/Office Freeware Utilities :

1. capture the screen : internal gnome function (print screen key)
2. change the date/time on multiple files : renameutils (command line based)
3. convert a document into a different format : OpenOffice Write
4. convert a document into pdf : OpenOffice Write
5. create a small database : OpenOffice Base
6. create pdf file : OpenOffice
7. create/edit css lists : Bluefish / nvu
8. create/edit html color codes : agave
9. show all the fonts installed : nautilus fonts:///

This is a list of tools that are available in, at least, Ubuntu 6.10 (Edge Eft).
I'm trying to complete the tool/utility list from Rich Burridge.

Audio/Music/MP3/Real/Wav Freeware Utilities :

1. burn a CD : gnomebaker
2. burn an audio CD : gnomebaker
3. organize the mp3 collection : cowbell
4. play all mp3 files in a folder : rhythmbox
5. play an audio CD : rhythmbox
6. play an audio file : totem
7. play real audio (.ra, .rm) files without the real software : mplayer
8. record/save streaming music : streamtuner
9. rip music from a CD : rhythmbox, soundjucer
10. show song lyrics for the song playing : rhythmbox
11. tag/fix mp3/audio file tags : easytag

This is a list of tools that are available in, at least, Ubuntu 6.10 (Edge Eft).

You know what's funny? Red Hat is positioned nr 3 and Oracle in ranked 32nd on the Annual Vendor Value list, with 77% and 56% satisfaction ratings.
This makes the Oracle Red Hat Linux spin-off claims even more stupid.

On their site you'll learn they provide a great Linux service; "Oracle's Premier Support provides the same level of enterprise-class support that Oracle provides for its database product.". Why would I want to go for less then I have with Red Hat?

Linus made his stance on binary modules very clear. Why is it important that we know what Linus thinks about it? Well, for starters, there is a lot of discussions going on if distros should enable this by default or not. Now perhaps a lot more people will not be so negative against the idea.

Indeed, if you don't want to you can make the choice for yourself!