Linux Desktops: Cinnamon vs. UnityBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on May 14, 2012The Unity Linux desktop is best suited for newbies, while Cinnamon is ideal for intermediate and advanced users.
Building Your Own Custom UbuntuBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on May 07, 2012Easy Ubuntu remastering tools enable you to create exactly the distro you want.
7 Reasons to Like and Dislike Ubuntu UnityBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on May 01, 2012In its latest release, Unity is neither as hopeless as its detractors insist nor as extraordinary as its supporters claim.
Linux Kernel Developers Detail Top GripesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on April 04, 2012Linux kernel development is a collaborative exercise, and developers have their fair share of pet peeves.
Who Are the 'Unknown' Linux Kernel Developers?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on April 03, 2012Microsoft joins the list of top Linux kernel developers in 2012, and there are many lesser known organization that also contribute.
Linux Mint vs. Ubuntu: the Best Option?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on April 02, 2012One Linux distribution prizes stability and safety, while the other tends to be ahead of the curve.
Linux Mint's Cinnamon Recreates GNOME 2By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on March 27, 2012With some needed improvements Cinnamon might become the main GNOME desktop. But it's not there yet.
71 Top Commercial Open Source ProjectsBy Cynthia Harvey |
Open Source Article Published on March 26, 2012These open source projects reduce costs while offering professional support and other services many companies need.
GNOME 2 vs. GNOME 3By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on March 19, 2012Is GNOME 3 really an improvement over GNOME 2?
Linux 3.3 Boosts Linux MobilityBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on March 19, 2012New Linux kernel release is out, bringing Android back into the fold after a two-year absence.
Do You Trust Your Linux Distro?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on March 19, 2012The Linux distribution called "anonymous OS" raises questions about open source security.
The Linux Hardware HurdleBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on March 12, 2012Hardware compatibility can be a major issue for Linux users -- but users can take steps to change that.
The GNOME 2 ZombieBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on March 05, 2012Disappointment with GNOME 3 has users pining for GNOME 2. But it's not always wise to resurrect the dead.
How Google Makes the Web WorldwideBy Mike Elgan |
Open Source Article Published on February 22, 2012Google Translate is changing the nature of personal and business interactions on an international basis.
The KDE Death WatchBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on February 20, 2012Ever since Kubuntu lost its funding from Canonical, people have been talking about the decline of KDE. Is the concern real?
Why Isn't GNOME Listening? By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on February 13, 2012What has GNOME learned from user reactions to GNOME 3? Apparently, only how to ignore feedback.
New Fedora Project Leader Sizes Up LinuxBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on February 13, 2012Understanding where Fedora Linux is now and where it's going is a goal for the new leader of Red Hat's community Linux project.
Firefox 11 Gets SPDYBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on February 06, 2012Google's speed-enhancing SPDY protocol lands in upcoming version of Mozilla's open source browser.
Is Linux Spark Tablet An iPad Killer?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on February 06, 2012Powered by Linux, the Spark tablet might prove to be little more than a toy. Yet it has greater potential.
The Dilemma of the Linux DesktopBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on January 31, 2012Between Ubuntu's Unity and Linux Mint's Cinnamon, we have a snapshot of the Linux desktop in crisis.
KDE vs. Windows 7By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on January 23, 2012Can a free Linux desktop actually rival Windows 7?
The Fragmentation of the Linux DesktopBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on January 17, 2012Dissatisfaction with Unity and GNOME, among other factors, is wreaking havoc on the Linux desktop.
Has Firefox Lost Its Edge?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on January 16, 2012Once an emerging darling, the open source browser is now beset by a troubling handful of issues.
The Mystery of KDE ActivitiesBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on January 11, 2012Activities are one of KDE's best features. So why do so many users know nothing about them?
Oracle Advances Open Source NetBeans By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on January 05, 2012Open Source developer environment adds support for JavaFX 2.0 and CSS3.
Is Ubuntu's Bleeding Edge Hurting Linux? By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on January 03, 2012Problems occur with newer Linux enthusiasts who don't realize that installing the latest Linux release isn't always the best way forward.
Is Open Source WebOS an Android Killer?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on December 20, 2011The release of WebOS with an open source license has the potential to change the mobile market.
Nine Open Source Discoveries I Made in 2011By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on December 19, 2011A Linux pundit discusses the choice open source software and solutions he started using this past year.
Open Source Apps: the Monster ListBy Cynthia Harvey |
Open Source Article Published on December 19, 2011Nearly 1,000 noteworthy open source downloads, including games, text editors, security apps, document management, SEO, desktop tools and much, much more.
Why We Need to Pay for Linux/FOSSBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on December 13, 2011If we don’t challenge the stereotype of open source users as freeloaders, who will support the next dropped project we all depend on?
KDE Widgets: Why They MatterBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on December 06, 2011KDE offers a broad array of widgets to make your daily work easier and faster.
Xamarin Brings Mono to IceCream SandwichBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on December 05, 2011After splitting from Novell and SUSE, the Mono startup is now accelerating development.
Is Linux Mint an Ubuntu-Killer? By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on December 01, 2011User traffic and key design changes suggest that Mint is a serious challenger to the King of Linux.
7 Reasons Why Free Software Is Losing InfluenceBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on November 22, 2011Why are free software ideals less popular than they were five years ago? The answer's complicated and perhaps a bit controversial.
KDE vs. Trinity: Is One Really Better?By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on November 15, 2011How does KDE 4 compare with Trinity, the fork based on KDE 3? The advantages are not as one-side as you might think.
Does Desktop Linux Need a Steve Jobs?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on November 07, 2011Given the diverse nature of Linux, could a single unifying figure help move it forward?
Is the Linux Desktop Dead?By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on November 01, 2011The increased importance of mobile computing raises questions about the Linux desktop's future.
Linux Malware: Are We There Yet?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on October 25, 2011Many Linux users believe their system is safer than it truly is.
Judging Ubuntu: Failures and SuccessesBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on October 25, 2011On Ubuntu's seventh anniversary, the dominant Linux distribution has a mixed record.
Which Ubuntu Variant is Right For You?By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on October 18, 2011Ubuntu variants allow you to remain within Ubuntu while finding the exact options and sub-community you prefer.
Firefox Going Native for AndroidBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on October 17, 2011New user interface effort for mobile browser set to deliver a faster Firefox for Android.
Intel Joins Samsung for Tizen as Meego DiesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on September 28, 2011Yet another Linux mobile platform bites the dust as new Tizen project is born from the ashes of Meego.
Windows 8, Metro, and the Linux DesktopBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on September 20, 2011Windows 8's Metro could indicate an unfortunate direction in the future of the Linux desktop.
50 Open Source Apps for the Mobile WorkforceBy Cynthia Harvey |
Open Source Article Published on September 20, 2011Open source apps to help you work on the go, develop your own mobile apps, manage your mobile workforce, and more.
Ubuntu 11.10 Beta and Unity: Mixed VerdictBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on September 13, 2011With the beta release, we can start to judge Unity as a mature product -- and the verdict is decidedly mixed.
Is Ubuntu Driving Users Away?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on September 12, 2011A Linux pundit realizes his resentments about the Ubuntu desktop are shared by a good number of Ubuntu users.
Eight Complaints About the Linux DesktopBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on September 08, 2011The Linux desktop is like a colony that has gained independence yet still thinks that everything is done better in the mother country.
Bridging Linux and Windows: Top AppsBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on September 06, 2011The dividing line between the Linux and Windows platforms gets thinner all the time.
10 Linux Distros Focused on Security By Kenneth Hess |
Open Source Article Published on August 31, 2011These Linux distributions may not have the name recognition of some, yet their focus on security makes them worthy of consideration.
One of the ways around the issues of security and control that make some businesses wary of cloud computing is to build a private cloud -- one that remains within the corporate firewall and is wholly controlled internally. Private clouds also increase the agility of IT an organization's IT infrastructure and make it easier to roll out new technology projects. Download this eBook to get the facts behind the private cloud and learn how your organization can get started.
