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Popular open source media player project VLC put out a call this week looking for Mac OS X developers. The team released an update solely for Mac users that includes updated libraries, buggy behavior on Power PC-based Macs, and an apology to the entire Mac community.

Ubuntu Podcast interviews Mark Shuttleworth. He discusses upcoming Ubuntu releases, Linux on the desktop, and more.

VLC 0.9.9 has arrived. Many people consider VLC the best media player.

An overview of open source e-mail clients. One experienced user's take on the available options.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 feature tour. This slideshow guides you through Novell's latest release.

The false contradiction within open source. Is open source purity at odds with the requirements of the market?

Truth be told, I'm not sure I really get Cooliris, the browser plugin designed to enhance your photo and video browsing experience. Don't get me wrong, it's really cool, and fun, and now that it is officially available for Linux, I've spent way too much time fiddling around with it and getting seasick as I whoosh through photos online -- and on my desktop -- at high rates of speed. I don't get it, but sometimes getting a concept just interferes with enjoying it. I like Cooliris, but I love the way Cooliris works on Linux.