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.
Can Linux Compete in Tablets?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on August 30, 2011Linux users turn their HP TouchPads into Ubuntu-powered devices, but what about app choice?
What GNOME Can Learn from KDE's RecoveryBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on August 23, 2011KDE made a course correction after a user revolt. Will GNOME show the same ability to learn from mistakes?
ARM'ing LinuxBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on August 19, 2011Linus Torvalds details his issues with ARM as Ubuntu embraces it for release 11.10.
Linus Torvalds Tells All as Linux Hits 20By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on August 18, 2011Linux creator call virtualization 'evil' and explains why he's likely to remain working on Linux for years to come.
Mozilla Unleashes Firefox 6By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on August 16, 2011New browser release boosts performance for users and expands under-the-hood features for developers.
The GNOME 3 MeltdownBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on August 16, 2011Is there hope for GNOME 3 in the face of a largely negative user response?
Seven Concerns on the Linux DesktopBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on August 09, 2011After years of trying to match proprietary desktops, the Linux desktop has yet to find a new destination -- or even a compass point.
In Defense of Internet Anonymity -- AgainBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on August 02, 2011In contrast with the Linux community's emphasis on user's rights, Facebook, Google+ and many companies work to limit the protection of user anonymity. Who’s right?
Linux Desktop Hits and MissesBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on August 01, 2011Peripheral compatibility, software quality and community issues on the Linux desktop.
Linux 3.0 Debuts with Xen IntegrationBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on July 22, 2011Major Linux kernel version change brings improved virtualization, performance and filesystem support.
Joomla 1.7 Improves Open Source CMSBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on July 19, 2011New release of popular content management system gets security enhancements and a new model for discovering extensions.
SUSE Joins Xamarin for MonoBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on July 18, 2011Fork? What fork? SUSE backs ex-employees in their startup to support Mono.
80 "Funnest" Open Source ApplicationsBy Cynthia Harvey |
Open Source Article Published on July 18, 2011Open source games, diversions, and just plain interesting stuff. Many apps work cross-platform for Windows, Linux and Mac.
Oracle Expands Virtual Desktops for LinuxBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on July 07, 2011New VDI 3.3 release deliver more full desktop audio/video performance for Windows, Solaris and Linux, as Oracle delves deeper into virtualization.
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