August 08, 2008
Open Source Index
The Pitfalls of Open Source Litigation
By Richard Adhikari | Open Source Article Published August 8, 2008
Some large companies try to sidestep the tangled web of licenses that apply to open source software.
By Richard Adhikari | Open Source Article Published August 8, 2008
Some large companies try to sidestep the tangled web of licenses that apply to open source software.
LiMo Open to Working With Google on Mobile
By David Needle | Open Source Article Published August 7, 2008
Panel debates the Linux factor, openness and where mobile operating systems are headed.
By David Needle | Open Source Article Published August 7, 2008
Panel debates the Linux factor, openness and where mobile operating systems are headed.
What if Linux Took a Vista 'Mojave' Test?
By Matt Hartley | Open Source Article Published August 6, 2008
Microsoft gave a "blind test" to Windows users to (supposedly) find out their true attitudes toward Vista. How would Linux perform under this condition?
By Matt Hartley | Open Source Article Published August 6, 2008
PartedMagic: An Open Source Alternative for Partition Editing
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published August 5, 2008
Partitioning your hard drive is comparatively easy with this free tool.
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published August 5, 2008
Opengear's Open Source Odyssey
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published August 4, 2008
Startup finds out that open source hardware business isn't quite what it had expected.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published August 4, 2008
Startup finds out that open source hardware business isn't quite what it had expected.
Will LSB 4 Standardize Linux?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published August 2, 2008
Linux Foundation promises a quantum leap forward is coming for Linux standards.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published August 2, 2008
Linux Foundation promises a quantum leap forward is coming for Linux standards.
OpenOffice.org Tips and Tricks Part I
By Eric Geier | Open Source Article Published July 30, 2008
Learn some tips and tricks on migrating from MS Office to OpenOffice.org 2.4. You'll see how to replicate some of the functionality and features that are lacking in OpenOffice.org. Soon you'll be more comfortable using OpenOffice.org for just about all your desktop publishing needs.
By Eric Geier | Open Source Article Published July 30, 2008
Learn some tips and tricks on migrating from MS Office to OpenOffice.org 2.4. You'll see how to replicate some of the functionality and features that are lacking in OpenOffice.org. Soon you'll be more comfortable using OpenOffice.org for just about all your desktop publishing needs.
Bruce Perens: Microsoft and Apache - What's the Angle?
By Bruce Perens | Open Source Article Published August 1, 2008
To the surprise of many, Microsoft just invested in a major open source project.
By Bruce Perens | Open Source Article Published August 1, 2008
To the surprise of many, Microsoft just invested in a major open source project.
Will Language Overload Force Open Enterprises?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 30, 2008
XML's co-author Tim Bray argues that it's no longer good enough to be a one-language shop.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 30, 2008
XML's co-author Tim Bray argues that it's no longer good enough to be a one-language shop.
Microsoft Expands Open Source Presence
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 29, 2008
Pledging "open and honest" work with the community, the software giant throws in with Apache and other groups -- but not everyone is likely to be as welcoming.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 29, 2008
Pledging "open and honest" work with the community, the software giant throws in with Apache and other groups -- but not everyone is likely to be as welcoming.
KDE 4.1 Review: The Rocky Road of the New KDE
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 29, 2008
Whether the new KDE 4.1 release will silence user complaints depends very much on your tolerance for change, willingness to customize, and the degree to which the available programs fit your needs.
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 29, 2008
Will a $19.99 Ubuntu Succeed Where the Free Version Hasn’t?
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Open Source Article Published July 28, 2008
Best Buy is selling Ubuntu (with limited support) on its retail shelves. But what happens when newbies discover it?
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Open Source Article Published July 28, 2008
Decoding SourceForge's Open Source "World Changing" Finalists
By Matt Hartley | Open Source Article Published July 27, 2008
A look at this year’s open source entries “most likely to change the world” reveals a lot about the state of open source development.
By Matt Hartley | Open Source Article Published July 27, 2008
OS Roundup: BSD Bug Emerges From Chrysalis
By Paul Rubens | Open Source Article Published July 25, 2008
When it comes to operating systems, maturity isn't everything. After 33 years in hibernation, a BSD bug has emerged. And it's not the only decades old vulnerability to surface in recent weeks. Kinda puts those Windows bugs in perspective.
By Paul Rubens | Open Source Article Published July 25, 2008
Sun Takes a Shine to Linux in New Web Stack
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 24, 2008
But by offering a standardized stack across a variety of OSes, the company also looks to displace the traditional offerings from Linux vendors.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 24, 2008
But by offering a standardized stack across a variety of OSes, the company also looks to displace the traditional offerings from Linux vendors.
Open Source Users Unhappy With Paid Support
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 23, 2008
Mailing lists and message boards work just fine, thank you: A new study sheds light on how enterprises rank open source support offerings.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 23, 2008
Mailing lists and message boards work just fine, thank you: A new study sheds light on how enterprises rank open source support offerings.
JUNOS: Open, but Not Open Source
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 22, 2008
What does it mean to release a network operating system every quarter for 10 years?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 22, 2008
What does it mean to release a network operating system every quarter for 10 years?
NTT Donates IPv6 Bandwidth to Open Source
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 22, 2008
ISC, a host of the Linux kernel, Mozilla and FreeBSD, receives free transit from the Tier 1 carrier, with an eye to spurring IPv6 adoption.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 22, 2008
ISC, a host of the Linux kernel, Mozilla and FreeBSD, receives free transit from the Tier 1 carrier, with an eye to spurring IPv6 adoption.
Free and Open Source Software vs. Cloud Computing
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 21, 2008
Why license your software from a remote provider when open source offers the same advantages locally?
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 21, 2008
Networking with Ubuntu 8.04 and Windows, Part III
By Eric Geier | Open Source Article Published July 21, 2008
In the final installment of our tutorial series, we'll figure out exactly how to share the files on your Ubuntu machine, both quick and easy, and with access controls.
By Eric Geier | Open Source Article Published July 21, 2008
In the final installment of our tutorial series, we'll figure out exactly how to share the files on your Ubuntu machine, both quick and easy, and with access controls.
Is Open Source Development Insecure?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 21, 2008
A leading application security firm issues research report alleging that open source software developers are missing the security boat.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 21, 2008
A leading application security firm issues research report alleging that open source software developers are missing the security boat.
Verdict in Novell/SCO Case a Mixed Bag
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 19, 2008
it's unclear how happy Novell will be about the verdict in its legal clash with SCO.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 19, 2008
it's unclear how happy Novell will be about the verdict in its legal clash with SCO.
OS Roundup: Looking Beyond Unix
By Paul Rubens | Open Source Article Published July 18, 2008
Unix, as an OS for consumers and artsy types? Linux, standard fare in the enterprise? Microsoft, moving beyond selling proprietary, packaged software? The times, indeed, are a-changing, and Enterprise Unix Roundup is changing, too.
By Paul Rubens | Open Source Article Published July 18, 2008
Citrix, Virtual Iron Duke It Out
By Richard Adhikari | Open Source Article Published July 13, 2008
Name-calling and rude remarks are the order of the day amid invocations to the holy spirit of the open source community.
By Richard Adhikari | Open Source Article Published July 13, 2008
Name-calling and rude remarks are the order of the day amid invocations to the holy spirit of the open source community.
Networking with Ubuntu 8.04 and Windows Part 2
By Eric Geier | Open Source Article Published July 18, 2008
Part 2 of this series will give you a tour of the networking interfaces in Ubuntu; which are surprisingly somewhat similar to Windows XP. You'll soon be connecting, checking connection details, and browsing network computers in the Linux world.
By Eric Geier | Open Source Article Published July 18, 2008
Part 2 of this series will give you a tour of the networking interfaces in Ubuntu; which are surprisingly somewhat similar to Windows XP. You'll soon be connecting, checking connection details, and browsing network computers in the Linux world.
Tip of the Trade: QEMU
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published July 16, 2008
Hungry for an open source virtualizer that is a full-meal deal? Consider tasting QEMU.
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published July 16, 2008
Hungry for an open source virtualizer that is a full-meal deal? Consider tasting QEMU.
Sidux, a Great Alternative to Ubuntu, Part 2
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published July 15, 2008
Last week we introduced ourselves to Sidux, which makes Debian Sid implementation a bit friendlier. Although there were a number of reasons why a user might prefer Sidux to Debian Sid, or Ubuntu, or some other Debian derivative, they apparently were not clear to a number of readers.
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published July 15, 2008
Last week we introduced ourselves to Sidux, which makes Debian Sid implementation a bit friendlier. Although there were a number of reasons why a user might prefer Sidux to Debian Sid, or Ubuntu, or some other Debian derivative, they apparently were not clear to a number of readers.
Linux 2.6.26 Opens Up to Debugging
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 15, 2008
New Linux kernel gets new debugger, virtualization and memory support amid its improvements.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 15, 2008
New Linux kernel gets new debugger, virtualization and memory support amid its improvements.
A Look at Google's Open Source Protocol Buffer
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 14, 2008
With petabytes of data floating around, Google developed its own protocol for data interchange and now it's open sourcing it.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 14, 2008
With petabytes of data floating around, Google developed its own protocol for data interchange and now it's open sourcing it.
Beyond the Rumors of KDE 4.1's Folder View
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 12, 2008
Rumors have been sweeping through the free software community, adding to the controversy surrounding the popular desktop since version 4.0.
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 12, 2008
Closed Source vs. Open Source in Desktop Linux
By Matt Hartley | Open Source Article Published July 12, 2008
The Linux desktop quite commonly relies on closed source code to keep itself running. And if the code works, let it be.
By Matt Hartley | Open Source Article Published July 12, 2008
The 'Other' Open Source Web Server
By Aaron Weiss | Open Source Article Published July 9, 2008
If you thought Apache was the only viable open source Web server out there, you thought wrong. nginx boasts a lightweight footprint and high load handling capabilities.
By Aaron Weiss | Open Source Article Published July 9, 2008
If you thought Apache was the only viable open source Web server out there, you thought wrong. nginx boasts a lightweight footprint and high load handling capabilities.
Enterprise Unix Roundup: Signs Point to Yes
By Brian Proffitt | Open Source Article Published July 11, 2008
After reading about the evolution of Unix, the question arises: Will the future of Unix be strong?
By Brian Proffitt | Open Source Article Published July 11, 2008
After reading about the evolution of Unix, the question arises: Will the future of Unix be strong?
HP Mini-Note a Sound Choice
By Paul Ferrill | Open Source Article Published July 10, 2008
HP's entry into the sub-Mini-Notebook arena comes in the form of the HP 2133, a sleek-looking, brushed aluminum finished, lightweight, but well-built beauty. You'll find just about everything you would expect in an ultra-mobile laptop.
By Paul Ferrill | Open Source Article Published July 10, 2008
HP's entry into the sub-Mini-Notebook arena comes in the form of the HP 2133, a sleek-looking, brushed aluminum finished, lightweight, but well-built beauty. You'll find just about everything you would expect in an ultra-mobile laptop.
Sun, Intel Push Optimized Solaris
By Andy Patrizio | Open Source Article Published July 9, 2008
Eighteen months into the newfound friendship, the two companies provide a glimpse down the road.
By Andy Patrizio | Open Source Article Published July 9, 2008
Eighteen months into the newfound friendship, the two companies provide a glimpse down the road.
Mark Shuttleworth on Ubuntu and the Linux Desktop
By James Maguire | Open Source Article Published July 6, 2008
The man behind Ubuntu talks about how he hopes to catch up with Mac, his view of Novell-Microsoft, the role of proprietary software in Linux distros, the Ubuntu-Debian controversy and more.
By James Maguire | Open Source Article Published July 6, 2008
Is Gentoo Ready for Latest Linux Release?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 8, 2008
The Linux distribution attempts to regain traction after canceling its last release.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Open Source Article Published July 8, 2008
The Linux distribution attempts to regain traction after canceling its last release.
KDE 4.1 Beta 2: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 5, 2008
Not only did KDE developers try to make too many changes too quickly, but they have yet to absorb the lesson in 4.x's muted reception.
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 5, 2008
Sidux, a Great Alternative to Ubuntu
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published July 7, 2008
Sidux announced a brand-new release on June 26, Sidux 2008-02, so we're going to kick the tires and take it for a drive, and see what sets it apart from other children of Debian.
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published July 7, 2008
Sidux announced a brand-new release on June 26, Sidux 2008-02, so we're going to kick the tires and take it for a drive, and see what sets it apart from other children of Debian.
Five Ways for Windows Users to Test Drive GNU/Linux
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published June 30, 2008
For Linux users helping in the migration process: Which test drive you choose depends on how much you want to impress that adventurous Windows user. Vroom, vroom!
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published June 30, 2008
Tip of the Trade: Linux Easter Egg Fun
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published July 2, 2008
All work and no play is dull, so let's have some summer fun with apt, cowsay and more.
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published July 2, 2008
All work and no play is dull, so let's have some summer fun with apt, cowsay and more.
Seven Reasons to Move to Linux
By Drew Robb | Open Source Article Published July 2, 2008
As the Linux operating system continues its ease-of-use evolution, it becomes a much more viable option for small business owners. Here's why it may be time to ditch Windows.
By Drew Robb | Open Source Article Published July 2, 2008
As the Linux operating system continues its ease-of-use evolution, it becomes a much more viable option for small business owners. Here's why it may be time to ditch Windows.
PulseAudio Tames the Linux Audio Zoo, Part 2
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published June 30, 2008
After encountering a number of problems on both Kubuntu Gutsy and Hardy and debugging them, this week's PulseAudio series entry will be Fixing *buntu. This may be useful to users on other distributions as well because it covers permission problems, ALSA problems, and init problems.
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published June 30, 2008
After encountering a number of problems on both Kubuntu Gutsy and Hardy and debugging them, this week's PulseAudio series entry will be Fixing *buntu. This may be useful to users on other distributions as well because it covers permission problems, ALSA problems, and init problems.
Open Source Nokia a Threat to Microsoft, Google?
By Judy Mottl | Open Source Article Published June 26, 2008
By opening up the dominant wireless OS, Nokia aims to undermine both Windows Mobile devices and emerging rivals like Android. How will it fare?
By Judy Mottl | Open Source Article Published June 26, 2008
By opening up the dominant wireless OS, Nokia aims to undermine both Windows Mobile devices and emerging rivals like Android. How will it fare?
OpenSUSE 11: A Feature-Rich Distro in Search of Direction
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published June 23, 2008
These days, major distributions are known for a particular focus. But the new Open SUSE release is still trying to be everything to everybody.
By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published June 23, 2008
Firefox 3.0 Power Tweaks
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Open Source Article Published June 26, 2008
Run the new browser faster and more efficiently. Or, download FireTune to make it still easier to boost Firefox’s performance.
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Open Source Article Published June 26, 2008
Microsoft vs. Apple, Post Gates and Jobs: Which Survives Until 2020?
By Rob Enderle | Open Source Article Published June 25, 2008
Microsoft suffers from a tarnished brand while Apple relies far too heavily on the brilliance of one man, Steve Jobs. Can either firm overcome their inherent flaws?
By Rob Enderle | Open Source Article Published June 25, 2008
Enterprise Unix Roundup: HP Gifts AdvFS, Big Bow on Small Box
By Brian Proffitt | Open Source Article Published June 27, 2008
They say good things come in small packages. HP's open sourcing of the Tru64 Advanced File System is all well and good. But a big deal? Mm, maybe not so much.
By Brian Proffitt | Open Source Article Published June 27, 2008
They say good things come in small packages. HP's open sourcing of the Tru64 Advanced File System is all well and good. But a big deal? Mm, maybe not so much.
Networking with Ubuntu 8.04 and Windows Part 1
By Eric Geier | Open Source Article Published June 25, 2008
Can't seem to find the shares of Ubuntu machines from My Network Places or Network in Windows? You'll soon find out it's not a hide-and-seek game you'll win unless you start playing with features that exist on the computer, rather than chasing those you imagine are installed and setup.
By Eric Geier | Open Source Article Published June 25, 2008
Can't seem to find the shares of Ubuntu machines from My Network Places or Network in Windows? You'll soon find out it's not a hide-and-seek game you'll win unless you start playing with features that exist on the computer, rather than chasing those you imagine are installed and setup.
75 Popular Open Source Desktop Downloads
By Jeff Vance | Open Source Article Published June 22, 2008
Included are favorites in multimedia, productivity tools, screensavers, office apps, games, emulators and more. (Try "Tux and Barrels," in which you're a Linux penguin trying to defeat Bill Gates, who is throwing Windows CDs at you.)
By Jeff Vance | Open Source Article Published June 22, 2008
PulseAudio Tames the Linux Audio Zoo, Part 1
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published June 23, 2008
A number of distributions include PulseAudio as an option, but brings with it a few woes as well, and has a lot of users asking "How does adding Yet Another Sound Server to Linux help anything?" Carla Schroder fills in the blanks.
By Carla Schroder | Open Source Article Published June 23, 2008
A number of distributions include PulseAudio as an option, but brings with it a few woes as well, and has a lot of users asking "How does adding Yet Another Sound Server to Linux help anything?" Carla Schroder fills in the blanks.
Enterprise Unix Roundup: Making Good on a Promise
By Brian Proffitt | Open Source Article Published June 20, 2008
When IBM started shipping machines with Linux, people thought AIX was a goner. Or Linux soon would be marginalized. Eight years later, neither has happened, and one very positive outcome has resulted.
By Brian Proffitt | Open Source Article Published June 20, 2008
When IBM started shipping machines with Linux, people thought AIX was a goner. Or Linux soon would be marginalized. Eight years later, neither has happened, and one very positive outcome has resulted.
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