links for 2007-09-06

AMD to open up graphics specs [LWN.net]

this is fabulous news. true, it was inevitable with Intel putting pressure on them in that regard, but still – this will be great for open source users

(tags: amd radeon opensource binary drivers ati)
Open Sources | InfoWorld | Microsoft Silverlight to Illuminate Linux | September 5, 2007 07:51 AM | By Brad Shimmin

this is good news for Linux users, though it will be bittersweet for those concerned by Microsoft’s patent FUD

(tags: linux moonlight silverlight video mono cross-platform)
Rough Type: Nicholas Carr’s Blog: Adblock Plus: the nuclear plug-in

i don’t use AdBlock for precisely these moral reasons; although i don’t enjoy them, ads supply the bulk of the revenue for most of the services that i do enjoy. to each their own, of course, but i felt irresponsible running it.

(tags: adblock ads advertising competition extensions firefox google via:bill)
What is eTude : Marc Hamilton’s Weblog

Marc explains how eTude eases migration pains from Solaris 8

(tags: solaris marchamilton solaris8 solaris10 opensource containers virtualization)
Rising Email Immunity Leads to Conflict over Email Etiquette « Web Worker Daily

i acquired my immunity at least a year ago

(tags: email immunity annezelenka)
MaineToday.com | News Update: Cote endorsed by national veterans group

way to go Cote 🙂

(tags: humor cote maine)