Open Source Javascript tools from Google

Slashdot reports about several Open Source Javascript tools released by Google.
One of the is a JavaScript compiler.

Skype for Linux going Open Source

Slashdot reports that Skype for Linux will become Open Source "in the nearest future.

PamFax and Pamela are "Certified McAfee Secure Sites"

www.pamfax.biz and www.pamela.biz have passed the "McAfee Secure" certification. A PamNews blog entry by Dick has the details.
I'm employed by PamConsult.

Running MySQL in the Amazon cloud

Slashdot reports about the new relational database service offered in the Amazon cloud.

The Inquirer: "Linux saves Aussie electrical grid"

The Inquirer reports about virus problems at Integral Energy: "Linux saves Aussie electrical grid"

Google Mercator Projection

PROJ 4.7.0 release has support for the "Google Mercator Projection" (EPSG 3857). Will this make your reprojections more accurate?
Further reading:

• The GFOSS blog on PROJ 4.7.0 
• The GIS in XML blog on EPSG 3857
  

19 new countries in Google Map Maker

The Google LatLong Blog writes about 19 new countries which have been added to Map Maker.