Google announces first release of Google Gadgets for Linux

Linux users who are fans of Google Gadget [1] can start rejoicing now--Google has announced the first release of Google Gadgets for Linux [2]. Long available for both Windows and Mac operating systems, Google gadgets are mini-applications that can be positioned in any way on the desktop. Explaining the delay, Jim Zhuang from Google's software-engineer team noted [2], "Gadget support is not just a single feature, but rather an entire platform for miniature applications. It's a complex undertaking, but we're now putting the finishing touches on the product." The good news is that Gadgets written for Windows, and even those on iGoogle, are compatible with Google Gadgets for Linux. In the spirit of the open-source movement, developers are welcome to view the source code of the project.

For more on Google Gadgets for Linux:
- check out this ZDNet News article [3]