The winners of the 2007 New Zealand Open Source awards are
announced at a ceremony in Wellington, with 2 special awards:
http://www.nzosa.org.nz/
Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy" Linux now available for free download. Long
term support is available for this release:
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
A reputable review of Gutsy for the curious:
http://www.wired.com/software/softwarereviews/news/2007/10/ubuntu_gutsy
The Nokia N810 internet tablet is officially announced. 2GB Internal
storage, bluetooth/wifi, multimedia, 4hr use battery life:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/17/nokia-n810-gets-official/
MALV Is a micro air vehicle that can fold its wings and run along
the ground, much like an insect:
http://technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1254
And finally. A lifetime supply of beer is being offered by the
Croucher Brewing Company in Rotorua for their laptop's return:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7051496.st
News collated from various sources by Vik Olliver for Diamond Age Solutions Ltd. The views presented in this document are the personal opinion of the collator, and should not be taken as any more than that.