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When Apple moves Mac to Arm, is it time for Mac users to move to Windows?
It seems like an obvious question since new machines will have to be purchased. But the prevailing Facebook opinion is that it all depends on your apps. We take a deep dive. Come on in. The water's fine.
Redis database creator Sanfilippo: Why I'm stepping down from the open-source project
Redis creator Salvatore Sanfilippo steps back as the project's maintainer but he'll still be around as an ideas person.
Raspberry Pi: Now computer-vision apps get boost with Khronos OpenVX API
Raspberry Pi brings the Khronos OpenVX 1.3 computer-vision API to its single-board computers.
Mozilla halts Firefox 78 rollout – and then restarts it after fixing this search engine bug
Mozilla resumes rollout of Firefox version that drops support for connections over legacy TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 protocols.
Linux Mint 20: Still the best Linux desktop despite one quirk
As usual, Linux Mint's latest release, Mint 20, is better than ever, but its developers' refusal to make it easy to use Ubuntu Snap is a trifle annoying.
Programming language Python: Microsoft's VS Code gets Pylance to 'supercharge' coding
Microsoft says its new Pylance language server will make Python developers who use VS Code far more productive.
CutiePi Raspberry Pi tablet surpasses Kickstarter crowdfunding goal
The proposed tablet -- complete with 8-inch display and carrying handle -- swiftly passed its funding request, with some discounts off the $229 retail price still available.
SODA Foundation expands cloud data autonomy plans
One of the keys to a successful hybrid or multi-cloud is being able to work with data across clouds. That's where the SODA Foundation comes in.
Baidu joins Open Invention Network Linux patent protection group
Baidu, China's Google, and a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company are joining the open-source and Linux patent protection group, Open Invention Network.
Linus Torvalds on the future of Linux kernel developers and development
Dirk Hohndel and Linus Torvalds talked about Linux developers, hardware, and coding in their latest, and first virtual Linux conversation.
Adobe, Mastercard, Visa warn online store owners of Magento 1.x EOL
Almost 110,000 online stores are still running the soon-to-be-outdated Magento 1.x CMS.
New high-end Linux laptop: System76's Oryx Pro packs latest Intel Core i7 H-series CPU
System76's Oryx Pro Linux laptop is for developers who need power and appreciate open-source firmware.
More than 75% of all vulnerabilities reside in indirect dependencies
JavaScript, Ruby, and Java are the ecosystems with most bugs in indirect dependencies.
GitHub's new repository homepage design: Give us back the old version, say developers
Developers on GitHub demand an option to revert back to the old user interface.
IBM offers open source notebooks for COVID-19 data analysis
Using developer-friendly Jupyter notebooks, IBM has built a toolkit designed aggregate and clean up authoritative COVID-19 data.
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.
The biggest events in Linux's history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
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.
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.
Ready to run Linux on Windows 10? Here’s how
Ed Bott explains how Microsoft helped him install the latest version of Ubuntu Linux on his Windows 10 PC. Read more: https://zd.net/2UbNq3O
Lockdown surge for Raspberry Pi sales
Lockdown means more home and education use, plus the Pi finds a place in the battle to save coronavirus patients.
Microsoft is bent on bringing Linux desktop to Windows 10 users
Linux on Windows just took a big graphical desktop step forward with Microsoft's plans for Windows Subsystem for Linux.
Developers are working longer hours and weekends during COVID-19 outbreak
According to the work cadence data of 40,000 paid organisation accounts on GitHub.
New Firefox service gives users email aliases to avoid spammers
Firefox Private Relay add-on to help users safeguard their email addresses from spammers.
Programming languages: What do software developers really like?
JavaScript extends its lead as the world's most popular programming language, followed by Python and Java.
How open source solved e-commerce's biggest issues
Dietmar Rietsch, CEO at Pimcore, talks to Tonya Hall about the e-commerce issues that were solved by the open source community, and what the future of an open source e-commerce world looks like.
Dark-matter astrophysicists pioneer open-source ventilator
A team of over 100 scientists who had been building a super-sophisticated detector to find the universe's dark matter had to suspend operations while in quarantine. But they didn't stop working. They developed a super-simple, super-cheap ventilator they hope to make in volume to fight COVID-19.
To all JavaScript developers: Microsoft just bought npm
Microsoft is acquiring npm, a major JavaScript-developer platform, which it is planning to integrate with GitHub.
Google launches open-source tool against USB keystroke injection attacks
Google's open-source tool makes USB keystroke injections harder but it's no silver bullet.
Open-source security: More vulnerabilities are being found than ever before
Efforts to improve open-source security helped find 6,100 vulnerabilities last year – up over 10 times on a decade ago.
Is your browser tracking you? Researchers find the most private browser
Brave deemed the most private browser in terms of 'phoning home.'
GitHub's transparency report: How and when it removes or block content
Microsoft's open-source code-sharing platform's latest report places freedom of expression above all else.
Researcher finds Linux and macOS sudo bug impacting 'pwfeedback' option
Who'da thought hiding passwords behind asterisks as you entered the characters could be a security problem?
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.
InterVideo DVD Copy 2.0 Platinum
InterVideo DVD Copy 2.0's interface will please ambitious beginners, but its limited functionality may frustrate advanced users.
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