If you only think of the desktop and the server market when you think of Linux or if you need a present for a Linux geek, check out Linux Devices’ list of the top ten Linux-powered devices to give a Linux geek. Anyone who knows what Linux is knows that Linux is used on the desktop and on the server, but this list shows that Linux is also used a lot on mobile devices, such as cell phones.

There is also a list of gadgets that run Windows which you should avoid giving to any Linux geek. Comparing the two lists, you might notice is that while the Linux list consists of inexpensive laptops, cellphones, and mp3 players, the Windows list consists of… well.. obscure junk. This includes (no joke) an automated bartender, running Windows XP. Windows XP may not be stable enough for my PC, but I guess it works just fine for an automated bartender. Cheers!

Trouble has been breaking out at the north pole ever since Mr. S. Clause was alerted that KDE 4 will not be released in time for Christmas. Although no official statement has been made, the speculation is that there may not be enough time to order replacement toys for all those geeks.

In a further worrisome development, the coal industry announced a price increase in response to unusual demand from a north pole buyer whom they declined to indentify.

Despite these grim circumstances, there is still hope. Mr. S. Clause plans to give all of his elves one-week courses in computer skill and programming. He hopes that if all his elves assist the KDE team, they can still pull off the release of KDE 4 before Christmas and save the day!

The Real News
The KDE team has decided to delay the release of the much anticipated KDE 4.0 until January 11th, according to KDE Dot News. This is not the first time KDE 4 has been delayed and it seems like the KDE team is, understandably, having trouble meeting the level of the excitement surrounding KDE 4. Still, I believe that the KDE team made the right call. Would you rather have a half-baked version a month earlier or a really incredible desktop a month later, or even a year later?

Note: Sorry to everyone who commented that this is an old news story. I try to verify the accuracy (and I have previously found stories that were very inaccurate), but this one slipped through. This is about a year old, but it is still interesting. Sorry.

Everyone who uses open-source software knows that many people devote hours and hours to development, planning, art, and so on, but crop circles might not be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of open-source. The Oregon State Linux Users Group created a gigantic Firefox crop circle. (Picture) You can read more about the process at The Fox Tales or see a video about it here.

As it turns out, the Oregon State Linux Users Group is not a stranger to massive Firefox projects. They painted a huge version of the Firefox logo on the sidewalk and sent a balloon carrying the Firefox logo up into the sky.

Foogazi posted a list of the top 15 ways to know if you are addicted to Linux. If you suffer from this severe mental “open-source-ness” problem, consult your local Linux user group’s doctor. (Just kidding.) Commenter ell asked what the method of rehabilitation is. My suggestion (I am not a doctor.) is to follow these easy steps:

1. First you will need to acquire a Windows CD. Most Linux-addicted users are unable to force themselves to go to a store and touch a Windows box, so ask your friend. (Note: For the severely addicted, I recommend you ask in writing.)
2. Next, set up dual-boot machine with Linux and Windows. At first give Windows the smaller partition, but slowly give Windows more space and Linux less.
3. When you are ready to make the complete switch, buy yourself a nice new computer with Windows to ease the pain some. (Additionally, if you cannot stand Windows, install Firefox and VirtualBox.)

And now for my list:
You know it is a slow news week when…

I could not find anything interesting for Linux “news,” so I decided to post something that is not really “news,” but is fun! Tell me what you think of this.

The Cult of Linux recently posted a list of 20 things that run Linux, but were never made to. Did you know that you can run Linux on Gmail? Or a toaster?