Linux distribution comparison chart
If you’re new to the world of Linux and trying to figure out which distribution is right for your needs, this chart can help. It lists 10 key attributes for 20 popular distributions to help you zero in...
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Popular jQuery JavaScript library impacted by prototype pollution flaw
Prototype pollution flaws are "the next big thing" in JavaScript security research.
Microsoft releases version 2.0 of its PWA Builder tool
As part of its continuing Progressive Web Apps (PWA) work, Microsoft is making available the second iteration of its open-sourced PWA Builder tool.
Ubuntu 19.04 comes refreshed with the Linux 5.0 kernel
Both the Ubuntu Linux desktop and server come with significant updates.
Red Hat survey finds we're living in an open-source world
Red Hat's new survey of enterprise businesses reveals a world where almost everyone has joined the open-source bandwagon.
Pengwin: A Linux specifically for Windows Subsystem for Linux
You've been able to run many Linux distros on Windows thanks to WSL for years. Now, there's a Linux distro built to work hand-in-glove with WSL.
Former Mozilla exec: Google has sabotaged Firefox for years
Former and current Mozilla engineers are reaching their boiling points.
Programming languages: Python developers now outnumber Java ones
Python has attracted two million new developers over the past year.
OpenStack Stein: A new cool drink of open-source cloud
The latest version of OpenStack is more container and telecom friendly than ever.
Programming languages: Don't bother learning these ones in 2019
Developer-advice platform Codementor hopes to narrow the field of languages worth the time and effort to learn.
NoScript extension officially released for Google Chrome
After more a decade, NoScript is finally available for Chrome users.
Mailgun hacked part of massive attack on WordPress sites
Spray-and-pray hacking campaign hits Mailgun's WordPress site and redirects users to malicious sites.
Google Cloud gives open-source data vendors a break. Will that save open source?
Google will give open-source data vendors that offer their software on Google Cloud a share of the proceeds. It's a good move, and a good thing. But there's more than meets the eye here.
Mozilla: Firefox to block cryptomining scripts hidden on websites by default
Mozilla sets out Firefox's upcoming protections against cryptojacking and fingerprint scripts, plus its rollout plans.
Google challenges AWS with open-source support
By furthering its open-source company friendships, Google is making it clear they're much more open-source friendly than Amazon Web Services.
Cloud Native Computing Foundation adopts Kubernetes-friendly container runtime
Red Hat's Container Runtime Interface -- Orchestrator (CRI-O) -- is now a CNCF incubation level project. As such, it may soon challenge Docker as the top container runtime.
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 25 biggest events in Linux's 25-year history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
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.
Must-have Linux desktop apps (Six Clicks)
Who says you need a Mac or a Windows PC? With the right applications, a Linux desktop is every bit as good as either of the two mainstream desktop operating systems.
Six Clicks: Androids Apps on Chromebooks
Look out, Windows! With Google starting to bring over a million Android apps to Chromebooks, the Windows PC is going to face a real challenge.
Six Clicks: The best Linux desktop environments
Unlike Windows or Mac OS X, Linux offers a wide variety of desktop environments. Here are my picks of the most important of these PC interfaces.
Firefox adds new defenses against browser fingerprinting and cryptomining scripts
Mozilla sets out Firefox's upcoming protections against cryptojacking and fingerprint scripts, plus its rollout plans.
Want to learn a new programming language? Don't bother with these ones
Developer-advice platform Codementor hopes to narrow the field of languages worth the time and effort to learn.
Is Google Cloud the open-source good guy?
Google will give open-source data vendors that offer their software on Google Cloud a share of the proceeds. It's a good move, and a good thing. But there's more than meets the eye here. Read more: https://zd.net/2XjJ5KJ
What's holding the Linux desktop back?
Linus Torvalds looks to Chromebooks and Android for the future of the Linux desktop, while Linux Mint developers aren't happy with each other.
Google Accounts and Android hold back Mozilla's adoption of WebAuthn standard
Firefox will gain support for the legacy secure sign-in standard FIDO U2F in upcoming releases.
Linux 5.0: What's new (not much)
It's not like Linus Torvalds didn't warn us. Linux 5.0 is out, but there's no big updates to be found here. Read more: https://zd.net/2u07cSb
Microsoft's open-source move puts Powershell on favorite programming languages list
Microsoft's PowerShell open-sourced scripting language is striking a chord with more developers.
Microsoft announces 'Inner Source' strategic move
Microsoft is staffing up an internal Inner Source initiative to bring open-source principles, methodologies and tools for use by development teams inside the company. Read more: https://zd.net/2NAvYS2
Snail's pace no more: Chrome working on faster browsing feature
Google is trying out a 'Never-Slow Mode' for speedier browsing.
Safari: Tackling intrusive ads by limiting JavaScript resources
Safari engineers want to limit the amount of JavaScript that a website can load.
Pacemakers, defibrillators: Are medical IoT devices trustworthy?
Do you know what's in your pacemaker's source code? Your defibrillator? Your insulin pump? No one does -- except its maker. And that's worrying.
This is what we know about Mozilla's new Android browser
Mockups suggest Mozilla wants to create a completely new look for its possible future Android browser.
Mozilla adds breach alert feature to Firefox browser
Mozilla brings Firefox Monitor to Firefox on the desktop.
Windows is porting popular Sysinternals tools package to Linux
Microsoft engineers have already ported the ProcDump utility and are currently working on porting ProcMon as well. More tools to follow.
Intel adopts Contributor Covenant for all open-source projects and developers
The Contributor Covenant aims to address the skew towards white male contributors in open-source projects. Read more: https://zd.net/2D3yD3d
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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