Open Node 1.0 (stable) Released

Open Node unveils version 1.0 of their open source server virtualization solution

Open Node, an Estonia-based company utilizing RHEL-based CentOS 5 to build locally manageable OpenVZ and KVM solutions, is on track to release the web-based FuncMAN management console later in October.

Open Node 1.0 Installer screenshot

According to the announcement, Open Node 1.0 uses the following:

* Kernel - ovzkernel-2.6.18-194.17.1.el5.028stab070.7

* KVM - kvm-83-164.asys.17.x86_64.rpm

Users can download Open Node 1.0 or see the roadmap for OpenVZ /KVM and FuncMAN on the company website.

Google Chrome OS (Stable) May Be Unleashed this November

The final stable version of Chrome OS could be out this November. TechCrunch has reported that developers are already testing the Chrome OS Release Candidate (RC), which means Google may finally announce the finished product no later than next month.
There are several hints that Google Chrome OS is on the horizon. One is the Chrome Web Store that will be launched this October. There is also the rumored Google tablet computer that may also be released in November. Lastly, developers are now busy working on the screensavers, login screens, highlight colors, and other user interface elements, which is a telltale sign that most of the important under-the-hood features are pretty much done.

TechCrunch has contacted Google for comments and here is their response:

“We are very happy with the progress of Google Chrome OS and expect devices will be available later this year. We’ll have more details to share at launch.”

This is pretty exciting news because I think Chrome OS is one of the keys to Linux world domination. I can't wait to get my hands on Chrome OS and probably the Google tablet computer.