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The /e/ Google-free, pro-privacy Android phone runs well -- for a beta
Hate Apple lock-in? Don't want to have Google looking over your shoulder? Then, you may want to consider installing the Google-free /e/ Android fork on your smartphone or even buying an /e/ powered phone.
Programming languages: Python overtakes Java on GitHub as Google Dart use soars
Developers love Python, Microsoft's GitHub says, also revealing the site's biggest open-source projects.
Microsoft's Rust experiments are going well, but some features are missing
Microsoft rewrote a low-level Windows component in Rust. Calls the experience "generally positive."
Graph for the mass market: Neo4j launches Aura on Google Cloud
Neo4j just launched its cloud offering, which it says will make graph mainstream. We discuss the offering with CEO Emil Eifrem, and take a look at where the graph market is right now.
Between 200,000 and 240,000 Magento online stores will reach EOL next year
Many online stores will need to upgrade their backends in the coming nine months if they want to avoid getting hacked.
Uber Air takes one software step toward the sky
Tomorrow's flying Uber vehicles will rely on Cesium's open-source 3D geospatial software for its in-air "driving."
Github tops 40 million developers as Python, data science, machine learning popularity surges
Github, owned by Microsoft, said it had more than 10 million new users, 44 million repositories created and 87 million pull requests in the last 12 months.
OpenAI's 'dangerous' AI text generator is out: People find GPT-2's words 'convincing'
The problem is the largest-ever GPT-2 model can also be fine-tuned for propaganda by extremist groups.
Windows tech support scam: Attackers use this Firefox bug to lock up your screen
Scammers find a way to bypass Mozilla's fix for login prompt spam to launch lock screen attacks.
Libarchive vulnerability can lead to code execution on Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD
Bug discovered by Google. Impacts Linux and BSD distros, but not Windows and macOS.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 adds live Linux kernel patching
The first minor update of RHEL 8.1 adds some major new features.
Cloudflare: Here's how we defeated a law firm trolling us over a $1 tech patent
How one tech company used the community to hit back at a law firm asserting a broad patent against it.
Why autonomous vehicles will rely on edge computing and not the cloud
When driving a vehicle, milliseconds matter. Autonomous vehicles are no different, even though it may be your AI that drives them. AI = data + compute, and you want your compute to be as close to your data as possible. Enter edge computing.
Dell bets big on Ubuntu Linux laptops for developers
Dell has been offering Linux laptops for over a decade now, but never before have they offered so many high-end developer laptop models with 18 different configurations.
Microsoft: Defender ATP is coming to Linux in 2020
Ignite 2019: Microsoft details its efforts to level the playing field against cyber attackers.
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.
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.
Firefox 70 lets users know which specific advertising firms are tracking them
Mozilla doubles down on privacy to counter confusing online third-party tracking consent forms.
Mozilla strengthens Firefox against code injection attacks: This is how
Mozilla cleans up Firefox to cut risk of code injection attacks and deter use of a dangerous JavaScript function.
Security dream? DNS-over-HTTPS does not prevent ISPs from tracking users' web traffic
Several experts, companies, and national entities have voiced very convincing concerns about DoH and its features.
Linus Torvalds has no problem with Microsoft
ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols talks with Karen Roby about why no company can ever rule Linux. Read more: https://zd.net/31dQTiV
Germany's federal government is too dependent on Microsoft software, report
Microsoft poses threat to Germany's digital sovereignty, warns the study.
Why open-source operating systems matter to you and your business
The lowdown on what open-source operating systems are and why they matter.
Mozilla CEO Chris Beard to depart at year end
Executive chair Mitchell Baker stands ready to be interim CEO as search takes longer than expected.
What is the Confidential Computing Consortium?
Intel, IBM, Google, Microsoft & others join a new security-focused industry group.
Why Red Hat can take over the cloud sooner than you think
Today, Red Hat dominates enterprise Linux. Tomorrow, it wants to rule the cloud. With IBM beside it, don't bet against it. Read more: https://zd.net/2OqAQ0a
Tor Project to fix old bug used against dark web (.onion) websites.
Tor vulnerability has been exploited for years and has been used for censorship, sabotage, and extortion of Onion sites.
Mozilla and Google's support for DoH protocol upsets UK regulators and ISPs
UK ISP group has even named Mozilla 'Internet Villain' for supporting 'DNS-over-HTTPS.'
News Firefox Preview to challenge Google's mobile browser dominance
The new browser is the result of Mozilla developers' work on Firefox Fenix.
Turning a Raspberry Pi computer into an air monitoring station with a few add-ons
Pimoroni's Enviro+ Raspberry Pi hat lets you start to measure the quality of air around your home.
Why are businesses going open-source? Red Hat answers
Red Hat's new survey of enterprise businesses reveals a world where almost everyone has joined the open-source bandwagon. Read more: https://zd.net/2viwrQb
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.
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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