'Open Source' Tag Index
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Ubuntu vs. Windows 8: Which Is Better Overall? By Matt Hartley | Article Published May 20, 2013 It's much easier to find a system with Windows 8 pre-installed, but Ubuntu offers a better interface and better apps. Tags: Microsoft, Cloud, operating system, open source, OS, app store, Office, interface, Windows 8, Ubuntu, apps Chrome vs. Firefox By Matt Hartley | Article Published May 15, 2013 Which browser is better for desktop Linux users? Tags: browser, Mozilla, Chrome, Google, desktop, Linux, open source, Chromium, Firefox Is Mozilla Firefox 21 A 'Healthy' Browser? By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published May 14, 2013 New open source browser debuts, with a default feature that sends information to Mozilla. Tags: open source, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Ubuntu and the Missing Community Link By Bruce Byfield | Article Published May 14, 2013 Small events can have big consequences. Tags: open source, Ubuntu, Canonical, community, Linux, FOSS How Open Source Python Drives the OpenStack Cloud [VIDEO] By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published May 13, 2013 Former NASA engineer Josh McKenty explains how Python became the key to the cloud. Tags: open source, OpenStack, Python, cloud computing Debian 7: The New Upstream By Bruce Byfield | Article Published May 07, 2013 Just because the new Debian release isn't focused on the desktop doesn't mean it won't be influential. Tags: desktop, Debian, operating system, open source, Linux Ubuntu Software By Matt Hartley | Article Published May 06, 2013 These are some of the most useful applications available for Ubuntu Linux. Tags: open source, Linux, Ubuntu, applications, software Ubuntu Drivers By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 29, 2013 These tips can help you find and install the Ubuntu drivers you need for video cards, printers, scanners and wireless devices. Tags: scanner, printer, drivers, wireless devices, Ubuntu, Linux, open source 50 Open Source Replacements for Health Care Software By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published April 26, 2013 The open source community has developed numerous applications for EHR, practice management, diagnostic imaging and other healthcare uses. Tags: open source, healthcare, healthcare IT Raving Ringtail: The Mixed Motives of Ubuntu 13.04 By Bruce Byfield | Article Published April 24, 2013 The latest version of Unity mirrors the increasing conflicts within Canonical and Ubuntu. Tags: Linux, Ubuntu, Canonical, open source, desktop, Mark Shuttleworth How to Setup a USB Drive that Can Run or Install Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 22, 2013 If you're on Windows or a Mac and would like to give Ubuntu a try, follow these steps to install Ubuntu on a USB drive. Tags: USB drive, Mac, Linux, open source, Windows, Flash, Ubuntu, OS X 56 Open Source Replacements for Storage-Related Tools By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published April 17, 2013 Download these open source solutions to create your own storage appliances, manage your stored data, and more. Tags: Storage, open source, open source software Who is Using OpenStack? By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 17, 2013 BestBuy, Comcast, Paypal, and Bloomberg explain why, when it comes to the cloud, they're going open source. Tags: OpenStack, cloud computing, open source GNOME 3 and Unity Alternatives: Cinnamon vs. Mate By Bruce Byfield | Article Published April 16, 2013 Looking for the GNOME 2 experience? Linux Mint is the obvious choice. But how do its two desktops--Cinnamon and Mate--compare? Tags: Gnome, Unity, MATE, Cinnamon, open source, desktop, Linux Mint, Linux Ubuntu Software Center Explored By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 15, 2013 Find out where the Ubuntu Software Center came from, how it works and what alternatives are available. Tags: Canonical, applications, software, Ubuntu, open source, Linux Networking Vendors Work Together on OpenDaylight SDN Project By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published April 08, 2013 Cisco, IBM, Citrix, Juniper and many others will collaborate on standards for software-defined networking. Tags: networking, Software-Defined Networking, SDN, Juniper Networks, IBM, open source, Cisco, Citrix Ubuntu File Sharing By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 08, 2013 These six tools allow you to share files across your local network or via the cloud. Tags: cloud computing, Linux, networking, PC, open source, Ubuntu, file sharing Mozilla Firefox 20 Improves Browser Privacy By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 02, 2013 New open source browser release accelerates performance and delivers new download manager. Tags: browser, Mozilla Firefox, open source, privacy Nebula Debuts OpenStack-Based Cloud System By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published April 02, 2013 The Nebula One promises a plug-and-play private cloud solution. Tags: Nebula, appliance, servers, open source, OpenStack, private cloud, cloud computing Nine Myths That Shouldn't Stop You From Trying Debian By Bruce Byfield | Article Published April 02, 2013 Debian's reputation is out of keeping with what it actually offers. Tags: open source, distribution, Debian, desktop, Linux Ubuntu Virtual Machine: Guest and Host By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 01, 2013 Thinking about running an Ubuntu virtual machine? Here are some things to consider. Tags: virtualization, Ubuntu, operating system, Linux, open source, Wine, VMware, virtual box Enterprise Linux Adoption Continues to Increase By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published March 28, 2013 Cloud computing and big data projects are spurring more organizations to use the open source operating system. Tags: open source, cloud computing, servers, big data, Linux, Enterprise Red Hat Grows Business to $1.3 Billion as OpenStack Cloud Opportunity Looms Large By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published March 28, 2013 Red Hat CEO details his "land and expand" strategy and explains why OpenStack could be bigger than Linux. Tags: cloud computing, open source, Red Hat, OpenStack Mozilla Open Source Effort Accelerates Browsers for Gaming and More By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published March 27, 2013 New open source asm.js effort gets a major boost from Epic Games and the end result could impact enterprise users for all browsers. Tags: gaming, open source, Mozilla Firefox, Linux 75 Open Source Apps To Replace Popular Security Software By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published March 26, 2013 Protect your network with free, open source anti-malware, firewall, backup, IDS/IPS, data loss prevention and other security tools. Tags: backup, open source, Security Essentials, anti-malware software, firewall The Incremental GNOME 3.8: Doing What the Project Does Best By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 26, 2013 GNOME 3 isn't for everyone. But for those who like it, the latest release is the most usable yet. Tags: open source, desktop, Linux, GNOME 3.8 Apache CloudStack Advances Open Source Cloud Efforts By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published March 26, 2013 Effort led by Citrix graduates from incubation status at Apache Software Foundation. Tags: open source, Apache, CloudStack, cloud computing OpenSUSE 12.3 vs. Ubuntu 13.04 By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 25, 2013 While Ubuntu is still a great choice for newbies, OpenSUSE 12.3 is ideal for more advanced Linux users. Tags: Linux, openSUSE, open source, Ubuntu, desktop OpenStack Gets Open Source FUEL for Deployment By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published March 25, 2013 Leading system integrator for open source cloud technology open sources its own massive implementation framework. Tags: OpenStack, cloud computing, open source Ubuntu, openSUSE and the Definition of Easy By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 19, 2013 There's less difference between Ubuntu and a traditional distro than many often claim. Tags: Unity, SUSE, openSUSE, KDE, Gnome, open source, Ubuntu, Linux Dispelling FUD About Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 18, 2013 You don't have to love everything Ubuntu does, but don't forget its noteworthy achievements and contributions to the Linux community. Tags: open source, Canonical, community, desktop, Linux, distribution, Unity, Ubuntu ownCloud 5.0 Arrives with Enterprise File Sharing Upgrades By Pedro Hernandez | Article Published March 14, 2013 Open source file syncing and sharing platform receives major, top-to-bottom upgrades as the platform readies for an enterprise push. Tags: file sharing, cloud computing, open source Ubuntu's Community Problem By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 12, 2013 Are the interests of Canonical and Ubuntu identical? Some Ubuntu contributors are starting to question that assumption. Tags: Linux, open source, Ubuntu, community, Canonical Ubuntu Display Server Fallout By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 11, 2013 The rivalry between Mir and Wayland could serve to make both projects stronger. Tags: Ubuntu, Wayland, open source, desktop, display, Linux Red Hat Opens Up Cloud PaaS Development on OpenShift Origin By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published March 08, 2013 Red Hat now set to more fully embrace a community development model for cloud tech. Tags: open source, PaaS, Red Hat GNOME Classic Repeats History By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 05, 2013 Considering the discussion that preceded its creation, GNOME Classic looks likely to disappointment users. Tags: open source, Ubuntu, Gnome, desktop, Linux Google Chrome OS vs. Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 04, 2013 See how the two operating systems compare for installation, look and feel, and peripheral support. Tags: Chrome, Ubuntu, Chromebook, operating system, Google, Linux, open source RSA: Why Wikipedia Works By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 28, 2013 Jimmy Wales details the logic and community behind Wikipedia. Plus: what's the the online encyclopedia's most popular search topic? Tags: Wikipedia, open source Intel Launches Its Own Hadoop Distribution By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published February 26, 2013 The chip maker wants to get into the big data game. Tags: analytics, open source, Intel, Hadoop, software, big data How Ubuntu Turned Search in the Dash into a PR Crisis By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 26, 2013 Sometimes, how you handle a feature's criticisms is as important as its specs. Tags: Unity, search, open source, desktop, Linux, Amazon, Ubuntu 75 Open Source Replacements for Popular Education Apps By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published February 25, 2013 These open source apps can help students learn reading, writing and arithmetic, and much more. Tags: education, Linux, open source Why More People Are Choosing Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 19, 2013 Ubuntu is succeeding in areas where many other desktop Linux distributions have failed. Tags: desktop linux, Ubuntu, open source, Canonical Ubuntu Pros and Cons By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 19, 2013 Is Ubuntu the last, best hope of Linux? Or the betrayer of everything that open source stands for? Tags: Ubuntu, Canonical, Linux, open source Rackspace Ramps Up OpenStack Cloud Profits By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 13, 2013 Co-founder of OpenStack takes aim at proprietary rivals and claims superiority over open source collaborators. Tags: OpenStack, cloud computing, open source, private cloud, Rackspace Seven Features I Fantasize About Seeing on the Linux Desktop By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 12, 2013 Which innovations might improve the free desktop without scaring users away? Tags: Gnome, KDE, desktop, open source, Linux, Unity The Impact of Microsoft Office for Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 11, 2013 If the rumors are true and Microsoft releases a version of Office for Ubuntu, what will that mean for enterprises, for Ubuntu and for competing products like LibreOffice and Google Docs? Tags: open source, Linux, LibreOffice, Office productivity, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Ubuntu, desktop KVM Founders Build Cloud Hypervisor at Ravello By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 08, 2013 Cloud virtualization startup raises $26 million for tech that bridges the data center and the cloud. Tags: KVM, cloud computing, hypervisor, open source MySQL Update Adds NoSQL Features By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published February 05, 2013 The newest version of the open source database boasts much faster performance. Tags: database, Oracle, update, MySQL, NoSQL, open source Why the Linux Desktop Needs More Usability Testing By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 05, 2013 The open source community often neglects usability testing—and projects can suffer as a result. Tags: open source, desktop, development, testing, Linux 75 Top Open Source Tools for Protecting Your Privacy By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published February 04, 2013 Prevent identity theft and avoid monitoring by industry or government agencies with these open source privacy protection tools. Tags: privacy, Linux, desktop security, open source Ubuntu: What They're Doing Right and Wrong By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 04, 2013 The Linux distribution does a great job with peripheral detection, community, easy backup, the Software Center and more. Tags: backup, peripherals, community, USB, Linux, Ubuntu, malware, Wi-Fi, open source, software Pros and Cons of a Ubuntu Rolling Release By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 29, 2013 Abandoning the time-based release schedule could provide easier access to bleeding-edge technology, but would it sacrifice stability? Tags: Linux, desktop, Ubuntu, open source Nine Improvements Overdue in LibreOffice Writer By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 29, 2013 The latest version adds some welcome new features, but LibreOffice Writer has some legacy issues that should have been addressed years ago. Tags: LibreOffice, word processing, open source, OpenOffice, Office productivity Red Hat Set to Integrate ManageIQ with CloudForms for Cloud Management By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 22, 2013 Cloud orchestration capabilities set to merge into new and improved CloudForms. Tags: Red Hat, open source, cloud computing Mozilla Unveils First Firefox OS Phones By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published January 22, 2013 The new devices are intended as prototypes for developers who want to write apps for the new platform. Tags: developer preview, mobile operating system, smartphone, open source, Mozilla Firefox OS 9 Things That Are Never Admitted About Open Source By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 22, 2013 What are the taboo subjects in open source today? You might guess some of them, but others might surprise you. Tags: open source, Linux, Unity, desktop, Ubuntu, FOSS, KDE, Gnome, Richard Stallman, Mark Shuttleworth, Microsoft Head-to-Head Desktop Comparison: Ubuntu 12.10 vs. OS X Mountain Lion By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 21, 2013 See how the two operating systems compare from a casual user's perspective with regards to installation, software and hardware. Tags: Linux, operating system, open source, hardware, OS X Mountain Lion, software, desktop, Ubuntu How to Overcome Common Ubuntu Hassles By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 14, 2013 These suggestions can make it easier to choose your hardware, find the software you need, extend the battery life for your laptop, and more. Tags: software, Ubuntu, Linux, battery, open source, hardware Can the Ubuntu Phone Succeed? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 08, 2013 The Ubuntu phone faces significant challenges on its way to market. Tags: Linux, open source, Canonical, smartphone, Ubuntu Mozilla Firefox 18 Boosts Performance with IonMonkey By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 08, 2013 Open source browser debuts new JavaScript engine, CSS improvements and security updates. Tags: open source, Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Is The New Ubuntu Phone An Android-Killer? Probably Not. By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 07, 2013 Canonical's Ubuntu phone faces some tough challenges if it wants to compete directly with iOS and Android for mainstream smartphone users. Tags: Android, IOS, Linux, mobile, open source, Ubuntu Phone, Canonical 9 Major 2012 Events That Will Influence the Linux Desktop in Coming Years By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 27, 2012 2012 was a lively year on the Linux Desktop, with the promise of more to come next year. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux desktop, Gnome, KDE, MariaDB, Linux Mint, open source, MySQL, Calligra, tablet Red Hat Beats Revenue Estimates, Acquires ManageIQ By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published December 21, 2012 Revenue rose 18 percent, but profits fell 9 percent. Tags: quarterly financials, merger and acquistion activity, Cloud, open source, Virtualization Management, software, Red Hat Open Source Software: The Mega List By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published December 19, 2012 A jaw-dropping 1,000+ open source software tools. Open source software for, well, everything: Desktop, security, multimedia, small businesses, enterprises, education.... Tags: open source software, Linux, open source 10 Linux Live Disks Worth Exploring By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 18, 2012 Live Disks are an essential part of open source culture. Tags: disk, Boot, Drive, Linux, open source Top 10 Things Ubuntu Is Doing Right By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 17, 2012 Its Debian foundations, strong brand name, Canonical support and many other features are helping Ubuntu bring Linux to a wider audience. Tags: Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, open source, Canonical Dell Commits to Open Source Cloud Strategy By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published December 13, 2012 The company says it will use OpenStack technology for its public and private cloud offerings. Tags: servers, Dell, Michael Dell, OpenStack, cloud computing, open source Top Linux Trends 2012-2013 By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 11, 2012 What stories trended in 2012? Which ones will affect open source next year? The answer is not always obvious -- and some stories have been under-reported. Tags: trends, Ubuntu, Linux, Gnome, open source, KDE, FOSS GNOME's Next Step By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 04, 2012 OK, GNOME has listened -- once. But that is only the beginning of the recovery process it needs to go through. Tags: open source, desktop, Gnome, Linux Is Ubuntu Software Management User Friendly? By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 04, 2012 The Ubuntu Software Center offers some benefits for newbies, but it's missing some key functionality. Tags: package management, software management, Debian, Ubuntu, open source, Linux Piston Cloud Gets New Leadership By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published December 03, 2012 Piston Cloud founder takes CTO role as the OpenStack vendor positions itself for future growth. Tags: open source, cloud computing, OpenStack NYSE OpenMAMA Advances Open Source Messaging By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published November 30, 2012 The Open Source model is being used to help the bastion of capitalism. Tags: open source, NYSE, messaging Red Hat Shifts Open Source PaaS Cloud to the Enterprise By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published November 27, 2012 Linux vendor brings PaaS deployments inside the enterprise firewall. Tags: PaaS, Red Hat, open source 20 Ubuntu Apps For Daily Life By Matt Hartley | Article Published November 27, 2012 These are the applications I use every day on my Ubuntu system. Tags: desktop, open source, applications, apps, Ubuntu The Cost of Ubuntu By Bruce Byfield | Article Published November 26, 2012 It seems unlikely that the Ubuntu desktop will ever turn a profit. Tags: desktop, Linux, open source, Canonical, Ubuntu |
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