Have You Ever Considered Switching to Linux? [MakeUseOf Poll]
Linux has never quite broken out into the mainstream on desktops, with a market share sticking at around 2 percent. So, is it doomed to remain a niche operating system forever?
Can We Really Trust Linux?
Who makes Linux? Why are they giving it away? Can these people be trusted?
Open Source Software and Forking: The Good, The Great and The Ugly
Sometimes, the end-user benefits greatly from forks. Sometimes, the fork is done under a shroud of anger, hatred and animosity. Let's look at some examples.
A GNU Beginning For Microsoft: What An Open Source .NET Framework Means For The Rest Of Us
Microsoft just released a significant part of its code under a permissive open source license. This move breaks with years of tradition. But why and what does it mean for you?
Understanding How Open Source Software Developers Make Money
The truth is: many OSS developers and projects do generate revenue.
Open Source Software Licenses: Which Should You Use?
Did you know that not all open source licenses are the same?
Google's Oppia Is A Smart Open Source Educational Tool For Interactive Learning
With its continued focus on education, Google has launched Oppia. The Open Source project is a free educational tool that lets anyone create online educational activities through the web interface. Interactivity is its strong suit.
Open Source AMD Graphics Are Now Awesome, Here's How To Get Them
The AMD proprietary driver on Linux is fast but buggy, and the open source driver has now become awesome
14 Free and Open Source Alternatives for Paid Software
Don't waste money on software for personal use! Not only do free alternatives exist, they most likely offer all the features you need and may be easier and safer to use.
Open Source Matters: 6 Source Code Search Engines You Can Use For Programming Projects
Open source projects need all the help they can get. If not with funding, then with volunteers contributing to open source programming and free tools they can brandish. Search engines tuned with algorithms to find source code for programming projects are among the tools for the kit bag. While reusing code is a much debated topic in higher circles, they could be of help to beginner programmers and those trying to work their way through a coding logjam by cross-referencing their code.
The Journey Of A Coder: How To Enhance Your Coding Skills By Contributing To An Open Source Project
If you’re looking to market yourself as a competent programmer, there’s no better time to show off your skills in the best way possible — by contributing to open source projects. There are many reasons why you should contribute to open source projects , but the most important reason of them all is that you can “learn by doing”. And once you learn, you can not only claim that you have coding skills, but you can prove it by showing your work.
What Is OpenWrt And Why Should I Use It For My Router?
OpenWrt is a Linux distribution for your router. It can be used for anything an embedded Linux system is used for. But would it suit you? Is your router compatible? Let's take a look.