Anjal: GNOME's Evolution for NetbooksBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published February 9, 2010Anjal, a light interface for GNOME mail reader Evolution, demonstrates how netbooks are affecting open source software.
Red Hat Exchange: Do Open Source App Stores Work?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published February 8, 2010In 2007, Red Hat launched the Red Hat Exchange (RHX), partly in response to Novell's Market Start program. Now neither program is still operating.
Fedora vs. Ubuntu: Is Either Better?By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published February 2, 2010The key difference between Fedora and Ubuntu is their goals, with Ubuntu offering an open source alternative to Windows, and Fedora showcasing the latest in the open source desktop.
Is Firefox 3.6 on Linux Hard to Install?By Emery Fletcher |
Open Source Article Published January 28, 2010A Linux newbie rebuts the assertion by a Windows pundit that a Firefox version is difficult to install on Windows.
What's Next for Firefox? ElectrolysisBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published January 27, 2010No it's not needless hair removal, but Mozilla is making a new effort around plugins that mimic a key feature already available in Google Chrome.
The Fight to Save MySQL: Interview with Monty WideniusBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published January 26, 2010MySQL developer Widenius claims that Oracle's ownership of the open source database will mean the eventual loss of MySQL as a first-class database without any adequate open source replacement.
KDE vs. GNOME: Email ReadersBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published January 19, 2010A feature-by-feature comparison between the KDE and GNOME email readers, concluding with an opinion about which is best.
Why Business Resists Open SourceBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published January 19, 2010Sure, open source offers cheaper alternatives and freedom from vendor lock-in. But tendency of users to favor the familiar still gives legacy proprietary solutions an advantage.
The Limits of Linux's 'Live Free or Die'By Serdar Yegulalp |
Open Source Article Published January 18, 2010Linuxs insistence on an open-only stance severely limits its growth. Linuxs maintainers need to be honest with about the limits of their long-term strategy.
Zimbra: Yahoo Wasn't a FitBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published January 13, 2010What went wrong and why did Zimbra need to move? Zimbra executives provide an insider's look at the once-promising partnership.
KDE vs. GNOME: Photo and Music ManagementBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published January 12, 2010The differences between KDE and GNOME in photo and music apps reveals key trends in Linux desktop development.
Mozilla Drumbeat Aims to Expand Web ParticipationBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published January 8, 2010With over $1 million set to be invested in the new effort, Mozilla aims to build the open Web with more than just open source code.
Open Source Downloads: the Monster ListBy Cynthia Harvey |
Open Source Article Published December 21, 2009Nearly 500 open source downloads: The quality and quantity of the software on this list demonstrates the astonishing growth in the open source movement in the last decade.
MuleSoft Updates Tcat Tomcat Java ServerBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published December 16, 2009 Enhancements to the commercially supported Tomcat server continues the acceleration of the market for lightweight Java middleware.
Is Desktop Linux Handicap Accessible?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published December 14, 2009While desktop Linux enables handicapped users to write an email using a webcam, other areas of the platform arent up to the level of proprietary software.
Gear6 Expands Memcached to the CloudBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published December 9, 2009New cloud offering for open source distributed caching system that works with Amazon's services.
Why Does Everyone Hate Ubuntu?By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published November 25, 2009As Ubuntu solidifies its status as the most popular Linux distribution, not everyone is happy that it holds the limelight.
Fedora 12 Touts Virtualization ToolsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published November 16, 2009Red Hat-sponsored Fedora Linux 12 release will expand the scope of Fedora's virtualization capabilities.
GPL Worries Shuts Down Windows 7 ToolBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Open Source Article Published November 11, 2009The Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool is no longer available on the Microsoft Store site due to concerns over possible GPL violations.
Novell, Microsoft Partnership Proves ProfitableBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published November 10, 2009After partnering in 2006, Novell and Microsoft now have more than 400 joint customers and are expanding their efforts around improving Windows to Linux interoperability.
Apache Celebrates Ten Years: Meritocracy RulesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published November 5, 2009The leading open source application celebrates a big anniversary -- and also celebrates the core value that helped it get this far.
How Much Would You Pay for Free Software?By Charlie Schluting |
Open Source Article Published October 29, 2009Buying support contracts and add-ons for open source software offers benefits that -- in some cases -- clearly justifies the cost.
Complete and Utter (Linux Desktop) AppsBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published October 27, 2009Free and open source software (FOSS) developers often attempt to write software that is the ultimate in its category.
49 Hot New Open Source ApplicationsBy Cynthia Harvey |
Open Source Article Published October 26, 2009Open source apps released (or made open source) over the last couple of years: mobile devices, multimedia, enterprise, and much more.
Ubuntu to Launch Cloud App StoreBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published October 16, 2009The initiative is part of the company's Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC) effort.
Who Needs Windows 7 When You've Got KDE?By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published October 19, 2009Yes, you can point to a genuine Windows advantage here and there. But you can also find examples where KDE had features first, or has superior ones.
Novell Set to Launch openSUSE 11.2By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published October 19, 2009The first release candidate for openSUSE 11.2 includes social networking support and the GNOME 2.28 desktop.
Ubuntu Karmic Koala Beta LaunchesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published October 5, 2009Ubuntu's "Karmic Koala" launches in beta, including Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop Beta, Server and Netbook editions,and the Ubuntu Netbook Remix.
Putting Linux on Parental ControlBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published October 1, 2009A number of Linux-based solutions enable users to set the "naughtyness" limit.
Google Closes Dev Site, Open Sourcers UpsetBy Michelle Megna |
Open Source Article Published September 29, 2009Google slapped the developer with a cease-and-desist order because it claimed he was modifying and distributing its applications.
50 Open Source Apps for Small Biz/Home OfficeBy Cynthia Harvey |
Open Source Article Published September 28, 2009Whether you're an open source fan or you've hardly heard of it, you'll find at least a few open source apps on this list that can help your small office improve its bottom line.
Torvalds: Linux is "Huge and Bloated"By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published September 22, 2009The famed creator of the Linux OS decries its current shape, saying "it's a bit sad."
Ubuntu in 2010: 'Lucid Lynx'By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published September 21, 2009"Lynx is also well known as a global brand of deodorant so this years' Ubuntu developer summit is going to be the sweetest smelling Ubuntu developer summit ever," Shuttleworth said. "Despite the fact that's it's happening in Dallas."
Likewise 5.3: Handling Linux and Mac on WindowsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published September 14, 2009Released under the GPLv2 license, Likewise Open provides a new open source solution for access and authentication across Windows, Mac and Linux platforms.
ZaReason's Linux Netbook StrategyBy Carla Schroder |
Open Source Article Published September 10, 2009Linux PC maker ZaReason -- with its Terra A20 -- targets a tough but growing market.
Sony PCs to Ship with Google BrowserBy Reuters |
Open Source Article Published September 1, 2009The agreement with Sony is the first major win for Google's Chrome browser since the search giant introduced the open source browser last year.
KDE's Expanded Desktop vs. Online AppsBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published August 25, 2009Online applications are nothing more than the latest incarnation of proprietary software.
FreeBSD to Upgrade Routing ArchitectureBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 24, 2009FreeBSD 8.0 will get an overhauled routing architecture that takes advantage of parallel processing capabilities.
Linux OS Improving FasterBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 20, 2009More code is added by a larger group of developers, pushing an exponential improvement curve in the Linux kernel.
Mozilla: MSFT Must Compromise MoreBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Open Source Article Published August 19, 2009The open source organization says that Microsoft must make a great effort to level the playing field in the browser competition.
Open Source Likes Green ITBy Tina Gasperson |
Open Source Article Published August 18, 2009Less packaging and fewer lawyers are among the green advantages of open source software.
Working (Really) Remotely with LinuxBy Juliet Kemp |
Open Source Article Published August 17, 2009A far-flung traveler keeps tabs on her life and career using a handy, highly mobile Linux set up.
Most Popular Open Source LanguagesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 14, 2009JavaScript and PHP remain strong, and the redoubtable C also continues to flex its muscle.
The KDE 4 Series: Pro and ConBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published August 12, 2009KDE 4.3 has room for improvements, yet is far from being the step backward that some detractors claim.
Will Geolocation Find a Home on Linux Desktops?By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published August 4, 2009The capability to detect and record your location is already starting to arrive in GNOME and KDE. But these early implementations are just a hint of what geolocation will soon provide.
Is Linux Getting Bloated?By Paul Rubens |
Open Source Article Published July 30, 2009Are Linux OSes suffering from unnecessary feature creep -- and getting a little fat in the process?
How to Speed up Your Linux PCBy Akkana Peck |
Open Source Article Published July 28, 2009Eliminate the resource hogs and your machine will zip along that much faster.