Novell Disappoints as Ownership Concerns ContinueBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 28, 2010Amid deep uncertainty about its ownership position, Novell misses its revenue targets for the third quarter and declines to provide financial guidance for the fourth.
Linux Server: Ten Leading DistrosBy Kenneth Hess |
Open Source Article Published August 27, 2010The Linux server distributions that are seeing the greatest success in enterprise adoption.
Red Hat Lays Out Cloud FoundationsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 25, 2010Portability, open standards and Red Hat Enterprise Linux play a cornerstone role in the Linux vendor's strategy for interoperable cloud deployments.
Firefox 4 Gets Sweeter in Beta 4 With Tab CandyBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 25, 2010Next generation Firefox browser milestone showcases a new approach to handling lots of browser tabs, while Mozilla is planning to revamp its approach to handling updates.
Top 20 Apps for GNOME FansBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published August 24, 2010Leading Linux downloads to improve the GNOME desktop’s speed and efficiency.
KDE 4.5 Trades Revolution for EvolutionBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published August 18, 2010The KDE 4 series could still use some polish, yet KDE 4.5 represents a milestone in a multi-year development process.
Linux KVM Eyes 'World Domination'By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 13, 2010At LinuxCon, Red Hat discusses how the open source virtualization technology is getting faster, more efficient and network-aware -- and more suited for heavy workloads in the cloud.
LinuxCon: Open Source Patent Crisis Is Not Going AwayBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 12, 2010Lawyer Eben Moglen cheers the free and open source software movement's achievements, but warns about what's needed to defend it in a world where sharing and profit must coexist.
LinuxCon Analysts: Linux Is WinningBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 12, 2010Analysts from IDC and Forrester highlight Linux and open source successes and best practices for future enterprise growth and adoption.
LinuxCon: Linux's Future in the SpotlightBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published August 9, 2010The annual Linux Foundation event kicks off with a lineup of sessions and speakers highlighting the present and future direction of the open source operating system.
Living the Linux LifestyleBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published July 26, 2010What approach to computing (and life) prompts a person to use a Linux box on a daily basis?
Facebook, Open Source and LAMPBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published July 23, 2010The world's biggest social network runs on the open source LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) platform.
Seven Current Issues on the Linux DesktopBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published July 19, 2010Even as the Linux desktop has grown to equal Windows and Mac OS, a number of issue continue to challenge it.
Firefox Comes 'Home' to the iPhoneBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published July 16, 2010A Firefox sync app gets Apple's OK, enabling users to continue their desktop browsing sessions on the iPhone or iPad. But it's not a new browser.
Ubuntu Romances the EnterpriseBy Brian Proffitt |
Open Source Article Published July 15, 2010The open source vendor is pushing its server product into the enterprise using a free version as a hook.
Is Chrome OS a Threat to Ubuntu or Windows?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published July 12, 2010Actually, a look at the apparent plans for the open source OS suggests that its target is far wider than any one distribution or operating system.
Firefox 4 Beta Debuts With New Windows UIBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published July 7, 2010A bit later than first expected, Mozilla issues first beta of next-generation open source Web browser, though it's missing interface features for Linux and Mac.
Top Ten Apps That Make Linux Fun To UseBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published July 6, 2010Break the dull Linux desktop habit -- audio-video, games, image editing, comics and more. Plus: what's your favorite Linux app?
Commercializing Hadoop with Cloudera EnterpriseBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published July 1, 2010Yahoo isn't the only one that thinks that Hadoop is ready for business needs. New Cloudera commercial and open source software releases include technology that was previously closed source.
Debian vs. Ubuntu: Contrasting PhilosophiesBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published June 28, 2010Debian is more focused on software freedom and community development, while Ubuntu is more business-friendly and hierarchical.
Red Hat Lays Cloud, Virtualization FoundationsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published June 24, 2010New solutions expand open source vendor's virtualization offerings and build upon partnership with networking vendor Cisco.
Red Hat Focuses on Partnerships With Q1 Earnings AheadBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published June 22, 2010The Linux leader is set to report its first-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings amid a spate of partner and business momentum developments that indicate that Red Hat is still growing.
KDE 3 vs. KDE 4: Which Linux Desktop Is Right for You?By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published June 10, 2010Two and a half years after the KDE 4 series was first released, many users are
still using KDE 3 as their desktop Linux OS. Is comfort with the familiar holding
your enterprise back?
Eight Ways GNOME Could be ImprovedBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published June 7, 2010A longtime GNOME user suggests a number of improvements to the Linux desktop, some simple, some major.
The Leading Enterprise Linux VendorsBy Serdar Yegulalp |
Open Source Article Published June 7, 2010An overview of the companies that are most active in promoting Linux to enterprise users.
FOSS: Free and Open Source SoftwareBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published May 30, 2010FOSS, free and open source software, is a force for innovation and change that is revolutionizing the software industry.
Novell Revenues, Linux Business SlideBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published May 28, 2010As the company grapples with ownership issues, Novell reports revenues a decline in overall revenue but remains optimistic about the future.
The World According to GIMPBy Paul Ferrill |
Open Source Article Published May 28, 2010Open source image editing software GIMP is a leader in its field, yet it has competitors.
Firefox Sync Coming 'Home' to iPhoneBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published May 27, 2010No it's not Firefox for the iPhone, but Mozilla is making an effort to enable Firefox users to integrate with Apple's technology.
Google Chrome 5 Hits Stable Status on Linux, MacBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published May 25, 2010New Chrome stable 5.0.375.55 released, marking the first time Windows, Mac and Linux releases for stable have been made, but it's still not quite what beta users have had.
