Top 10 FOSS Bites Of The Week!

Here's a compilation of all major news related to open source technology:  :  This week witnessed a major milestone for the Android community. Realising the importance and impact of Android apps, the government of India has announced an award of Rs 100,000 for developing creative Android apps. Mozilla also unveiled its Firefox OS Simulator version 3.0 for Linux and Chrome OS was exploited on Linux. A lot more happened in the world of open source technology. Here's a compilation of all major news related to open source technology: Develop Android App And Win Rs 100,000 From Govt of India Looking to take advantage of the rise in demand for Android apps on smartphone and tablets, the Government of India has introduced a unique initiative for development of Android apps that will be available to the public after its creation. The app development contest is accepting submissions till 31 March 2013. Read here  Mozilla Outs Firefox OS Simulator Version 3.0 For Linux After recently releasing first version of Firefox operating system for smartphones, Mozilla has been quick with its effort and has launched the 3.0 version of Firefox OS simulator for Linux, Windows and Mac, reads the Mozilla blog. Read here Chrome OS On Linux Exploited; Hacker Awarded $40,000 Here comes a bummer! We had earlier reported that while the Chrome Web browser on Windows was breakable, the story was a little different with the Linux-based Chrome OS, much to the delight of Linux enthusiasts. The platform was essentially uncrackable at the CanSecWest conference. Or so indicated the reports at that time. Well, Google has announced that Linux-based Chrome OS could not be cracked in its Pwnium Chrome OS contest, but one hacker successfully managed to develop an unreliable exploit. Read here Samsung To Ditch Android For Tizen: Report Samsung has officially announced that it will release its Tizen open-source powered smartphones around August this year. The switch to Tizen by Samsung has got many people wondering, whether the Korean smartphone giant will keep its alliance with Android intact or ditch the Google-based platform entirely? Read here Aakash 3 Specifications Revealed! And the Aakash saga continues! Despite failing to deliver the much-hyped tablets, the government still has high hopes attached to its low-cost tablet ‘Aakash’ dreams. In the latest, specifications of the latest Aakash 3 have been revealed. It also puts to rest the speculations that were doing rounds lately. Read here Four Less Known Facts About Android 4.2 Update! Android 4.2 has started to roll out to various devices. While it is not a significantly major update for smartphones in comparison to the Android 4.1 update, there are a few facts that will help you take the Android 4.2 leap in a more informed manner. Read here Ubuntu Linux 13.04 Now In Beta 1! When Canonical founder, Mark Shuttleworth announced last year that the future versions of Ubuntu Linux will have a different development cycle, Linux fans were not too pleased. However, as per the new approach, there will be fewer milestones for Linux distros. The upcoming Ubuntu Linux 13.04 aka Raring Ringtail has now reached its Beta 1. Read here Raspberry Pi Available With Kits'n'Spares; Delivery Within 10 Days Looking to buy a Raspberry Pi? Your search ends here. Your Raspberry Pi computer can be delivered at your doorstep within 7-10 days. Yes, you read it correct! Getting a piece of the very popular Raspberry Pi computer is not difficult any more. Kits'n'Spares is already taking orders for the credit-card sized computer, which the company promises to deliver within 7-10 days. The company is shipping 'RASPBERRY-PI (B) 512 MB with a case. Readhere Here Comes An Open Source Alternative For Google Docs If you are on the lookout for a documenting suite software like Google Docs, Microsoft Office and LibreOffice, then you're in luck as here comes OX Document. The OX Document comes from the stable of Open Xchange, which is known for setting up a Microsoft Exchange alternative. Read here Love Ubuntu Linux? Help Make It Better This Thursday! If you are fond of Canonical's Ubuntu Linux operating system, this one is for you. You now have a chance to make the operating system even better. The world knows that Ubuntu Linux is increasingly becoming popular and is offering a compelling choice to the business users with a variety of user-experience, be it the desktop or mobile space. To make sure that Ubuntu continues in its drive to capture the world, you can contribute your bit to make the operating system better. Read here Highly Dangerous 'Jokra' The Reason For S.Korea Attack: Symantec The recent security attacks against South Korea have generated wide interest among security brands across the globe. They are reportedly finding components of unknown entity in the code that have been designed to destroy the computers. Read here Kalpana Sharma, EFYTIMES News Network