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Red Hat opens the door for both VMs and containers in its latest OpenShift release
Red Hat's OpenShift 4.7 can help you manage your entire cloud application stack.
Google to developers: Our Kotlin-based Jetpack Compose will let you build Android apps faster
Google has released the beta of Jetpack Compose, a toolkit for writing user interfaces for Android apps.
Google funds Linux kernel developers to work exclusively on security
Linux is more secure than most operating systems, but that doesn't mean it can take security for granted. So, Google and the Linux Foundation are funding a pair of top Linux kernel developers to focus on security.
Top Linux distro tells users: Stop using out of date versions, update your software now
Really, you need to update your software and this is how you do it, Mint maintainers say.
Hands-on with KaOS Linux - An Independent KDE Plasma Desktop Distribution
This independent Linux distribution focuses exclusively on the KDE Plasma desktop and Qt cross-platform development software.
Red Hat closes StackRox Kubernetes security acquisition
Red Hat is taking a major step forward in securing not only its own Kubernetes distribution, OpenShift, but other Kubernetes distros as well.
Google and Intel partner up to speed up 5G application rollout
To deploy 5G software successfully requires fast open-source technology on the cloud, and Intel and Google are teaming up to make that happen.
Nextcloud 21 arrives with ten times better performance
The latest version of Nextcloud, the open-source IaaS cloud program boasts an optional high-performance backend for files, which speeds up client-server file connection updates by a factor of ten.
Python programming language hurries out update to tackle remote code vulnerability
But don't worry, say Python maintainers, attackers can only stall your machine even though technically it is remotely exploitable.
To infinity and beyond: Linux and open-source goes to Mars
If all goes well, the first flight on Mars will be made by Perseverance Mars rover's companion drone helicopter, the Linux-powered Ingenuity.
Linux Foundation offers free Node.js class
Node.js is wildly popular, but it's not that easy to learn. Now, the Linux Foundation wants to help you pick it up with a new free online class.
Hands-On with Solus Linux 4.2: Fast to install, and very pleasant to use
I haven't looked at the Solus Linux distribution in quite a long time. The recent new release is just the impetus I needed to take another look.
Top banks join Linux and open-source patent protection group
Barclays and the TD Bank Group have joined the Open Invention Network's Linux and open-source protection consortium.
Developers: This is the one skill most likely to get you hired, according to IBM
The tech giant finds that developers who have knowledge of open-source technologies that underpin the cloud are the ones with better career prospects.
Microsoft warns enterprises of new 'dependency confusion' attack technique
New "dependency confusion" technique, also known as a "substitution attack," allows threat actors to sneak malicious code inside private code repositories by registering internal library names on public package indexes.
Linux turns 29: The biggest events in its history so far
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
Linux gaming made easy: The fastest way to get up and running
Did you know that there are many top-tier commercial games available for Linux? Here's the quickest way we know to get up and running.
Linux that fits anywhere: 15 very small footprint distros
If you've got an old PC or a super-small configuration, one of these Linux distributions should work for you.
10 super sweet laptops that come with Linux pre-installed
If you're a Windows user, there's tremendous choice when it comes to laptops. And sure, you can install Linux. But if you want to buy a laptop with Linux pre-installed and supported by the vendor, this is the list for you.
WordPress 5.0 is out. Here's a tour of the new features!
WordPress' first major upgrade in years is here, and it was worth the wait. New WordPress 5.0 comes with a revamped and totally gorgeous WYSIWYG editor.
Create your own free Adobe Creative Cloud with free and open source software
While Creative Cloud has its strong benefits, it's also costly. If you want to accomplish most of what you can with Creative Cloud, but pay absolutely nothing, these products can help.
Photos: Cold War ZX Spectrum clones spawned behind the Iron Curtain
Fitted inside telephone cases, or even toy organs, these Speccy replicas were less expensive but arguably more creative than the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
Android tips and tricks: 10 great ways to boost your phone experience
There are many easy things you can do to improve your Android experience. Here are some of the best.
The top open-source rookies, projects in 2018
Black Duck by Synopsys has compiled the top new open source projects initiated in 2017.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+: A closer look at the newest board
See all the new features on the flagship Pi board.
Top Raspberry Pi operating systems
If you've not explored the wealth of operating systems available for the Raspberry Pi then you're really doing yourself - and your board - disservice. Here are six of the best Raspberry Pi operating systems available, with their individual strengths outlined.
Best Raspberry Pi operating systems
If you've not explored the wealth of operating systems available for the Raspberry Pi then you're really doing yourself - and your board - disservice. Here are five of the best Raspberry Pi operating systems available, with their individual strengths outlined.
The top 10 leaders driving open-source tech
These are the people who have been driving the open-source technology powering today's business world.
A Fedora 22 beta walk-through
The new Fedora, with its GNOME 3.16 interface, is an interesting, powerful Linux desktop.
Ten Raspberry Pi 2 alternatives
The Raspberry Pi 2 is the single-board computer of the moment, but there are plenty of others out there. We've rounded up some of the most eye-catching offerings.
To boost your job prospects, hone your open-source skills, says IBM
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet tells Karen Roby about research carried out by Big Blue shows that employers are after developers who can contribute to the open-source community. Read more: http://zd.net/3qKOs4K
Developer: Open-source skills are worth a fortune
A new report finds that open-source technologies have huge potential, but it is still largely untapped.
Open-source developers contribute hundreds of billions of dollars to the economy
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet says the impact of open-source is hard to quantify - but a new report shows that the technology's value shouldn't be under-estimated. Read more: http://zd.net/3rJZ7N8
GitHub now fully available to developers in Iran
Following the US approving a sanction exemption for the company to operate in Iran.
Fuchsia OS now open to external contributors
Four years after Google took the wraps off the open source operating system
A guide to the best Raspberry Pi alternatives
Everything you need to know about Pi rivals.
IBM to open-source space project for orbital predictions
Space junk is a defining problem of the modern age of space exploration.
Open-source drone tech could break DJI’s grip on the market
The Linux Foundation has embraced an open source architecture for drones. That could mean a replay of the 1990s for enterprise adoption.
Open source innovation is going to blow the drone sector wide open
Greg Nichols tells Karen Roby that a collection of companies and organizations is mounting an all-out assault on DJI’s dominance using open source architecture. Read more: https://zd.net/31oYJJQ
How machine learning is driving new 'smart' farming projects
Owen Hughes says a PyTorch-based machine learning system is being used to train 'intelligent' farming machines, which could help farmers save valuable resources. Read more: https://zd.net/3g5g6U1
Google makes its Tsunami network security scanner available on GitHub
Google says Tsunami is an extensible network scanner for detecting high-severity vulnerabilities with as little false-positives as possible.
German study proves that no home router is free from well-known flaws
There are no routers in the study from the Fraunhofer Institute without known security vulnerabilities.
What do we know about Microsoft's Project Freta?
The new Microsoft Research project hopes to automate virtual-machine forensics in the cloud.
What is behind R programming language's recent popularity surge?
Statistical programming language R has climbed back up to 8th place in Tiobe's latest programming language popularity index.
Open source is the key to new management techniques for diabetes patients
Tidepool has persuaded some of the biggest diabetes tech players to start opening up, which could offer diabetics new options.
Ubuntu 14.10 (Utopic Unicorn), Beta 1 preview: No big changes
Despite optimistic 2011 predictions of a fully converged cross-platform OS running Mir and UnityNext (8) by 2014, Ubuntu 14.10 is set to retain X Windows and Unity 7. Based on this beta, it seems there will be no big changes in 14.10, although upgrading is always worthwhile.
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 'Trusty Tahr', Beta 1 preview: Convergence deferred
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS was to be the first converged desktop/tablet/smartphone release. However, it's shaping up to be more of a typical Long Term Support release, with the emphasis on solid and stable, rather than radical changes.
Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander) review: Smart Scopes in, Mir out
With the Mir display server failing to make the cut, Ubuntu 13.10, rather than being a stepping-stone on the way to form-factor convergence with 14.04, seems more like an obligatory release.
Hands on with Korora 19 'Bruce'
Hot on the heels of Fedora 19 comes this everything-including-the-kitchen-sink derivative.
Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) review
Some of the features that were to be included in Ubuntu 13.04 have been shelved in favour of presenting a polished and solid release, with most of the improvements residing behind the scenes. As a result, Raring Ringtail may seem a bit of a disappointment.
Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal) review
Ubuntu 12.10 contains more controversial changes than expected. If you can live with or work around those changes, it remains a powerful and useful desktop Linux operating system.
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin)
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS is an extremely solid, usable, fast and secure desktop Linux OS. It continues to hone the Unity user interface introduced in earlier releases, and also migrates to a new version of the kernel.
WordPress 2.8
If you are in the market for a blogging platform, content management system or a complete web platform, you can do far, far worse than choose WordPress.
OpenOffice.org 2.4.0
OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 is a free, open source alternative to Microsoft's Office application suite. It is fantastic if you need basic office applications — such as a word processor or spreadsheet — at no cost. However, large organisations and power users may be disappointed by its lack of features and support.
Maxthon 2.0.8
Of the less well known open source browsers, Maxthon has been gaining attention as the second most popular Web browser in its home state of China. Based on IE's Trident engine, we found it to be highly customisable; however its lack of support makes it difficult to recommend for business.
InterSystems launches CACHÉ 2007
InterSystems launches CACHÉ 2007, the latest update to their post-relational database product.
Sugar Suite 4.0.1
Sugar Suite from SugarCRM is a comprehensive, streamlined tool which offers indispensable services to both a company's employees and its customers.
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