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10 organizations of interest to FOSS developers
Over the years, I came to appreciate a number of organizations that although not directly linked to free software and open source are of interest to the FOSS community. Pretty much everybody knows the free software foundation, the software freedom law center, the Linux foundation, The GNU project, the open source initiative, Creative Commons or Groklaw.
Distribution : Fedora 9 Sulphur Released
After lots of waiting Red Hat Released their latest Desktop/Server version of Fedora Linux Lets take a quick look at its feature Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open source software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is built by people across the globe who work together as a community: the Fedora Project.
GNU/Linux: Source Code and Human Rights
Ask average computer users what FOSS is about, and, if they've even heard of it, they'll probably say something about the source code being publicly available.
Distribution Release: Slackware Linux 12.1
Well folks, it's that time to announce a new stable Slackware release again. So, without further ado, announcing Slackware version 12.1!
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Released !
Ubuntu has finally released their second LTS [Long Term Support] Operating system.. Being the most widely used Linux distro we all have huge hope with this big release. So lets take a quick look at its features an aplication
Order Ubuntu 8.04 LTS CDs Now Free
If you are anxious to get your hands on some nice CDs with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron) as soon as possible, then you should pre-order them right now from Ubuntu's ShipIt service, FREE of charge.
They have started taking the orders a few minutes ago, so hurry up!
Tutorial : Create Glassy Buttons with Gimp
After seeing few glassy logo box and buttons. I thought of making the same using Gimp.. I searched for Tutorials for Gimp ,but all in vain.. while users from PS can find a bunch of 'em. Actually it was PS tutorial from where I got the idea of creating Glassy Logo Box..
GPLv3 adoption surpassed 50% of projection
Nine months following the heralded official release of the GPLv3 licenses, and with the more recent addition of the Affero GPLv3, adoption has surpassed 50% of my projections.
Why are hardware manufcaturers keeping specs to themselves?
"Just think about it for a moment. About 20 years ago you got specifications for pretty much every piece of hardware you bought. You were given exact instructions on how to use the hardware you just bought, not only how to install it. Things have changed since then.
SUN's Scott Mattoon on What Makes Drupal Special
Dries' blog notes a great video interview with Sun's Scott Mattoon on "What Makes Drupal Special".
Scott is a good friend of the CivicActions crew, and we've been privileged to work with him recently on Architecture of Humanity's Open Architecture Network project, along with SUN.
Kids - Let Them Create Art on Your Computer with Tux Paint
If you have kids and want to get them to do other things on the computer besides watching Drake and Josh or playing video games, institute an embargo and have them start drawing with a great free program Tux Paint.
Trend Micro patent claim provokes FOSS community, leads to boycott
Trend Micro might insist that its patent case against Barracuda Networks isn't about free software -- but try telling that to the free and open source software (FOSS) community. Since Barracuda Networks went public about the case last month, it has heard from "a tremendous number of individuals" according to Dean Drako, Barracuda's president and CEO. Even more significantly, announcement of the case has led to a boycott against Trend Micro.
Firefox, Mac and Transparency woes - pulling the FOSS strands together
It is often said that 3 things make a 'trend' in the modern world, so here are 3 very sneaky browser bugs triggered by 3 different Drupal modules that have crossed my path in the last few weeks, all (it turns out) quite likely related. Here they are, in the hope that if you see something similar you might be able to locate the problem a little more rapidly.
Introducing my Vietnamese Students to Gimp
Vietnamese students learn how to use the GIMP wth PClinuxOS.
I read on 28/01/2008
The Risks and Rewards of Rich Internet Applications
Here is a list of potential risks in the RIA approach. Yes it is only risks, not rewards though the title say about rewards too.
Excerpt: Last year, the overall demand for RIAs outpaced the qualified supply chain. This trend will continue in 2008. While last year brought unprecedented growth in RIA adoption— especially by Fortune 500 companies—RIA adoption in 2008 brings a new onslaught of risks, rewards, challenges, and opportunities for companies of all sizes.
HP May Accidentally Kill Black Duck & Palamida
Want to keep a track of what FOSS licenses and software you are using in house. Welcome to Fossology.org from HP
