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Expect this to be pretty much the only technology news you hear all day: Google is building an open source operating system. Bearing the same name as Google's browser, Chrome is a lightweight OS aimed squarely at netbooks and expected to be available by mid-2010.
Google is quick to point out that Chrome OS is a completely seperate undertaking from its operating system for mobile devices, Android. Chrome OS is designed for people who live on the Web and rely mainly on Web-based applications, whether they use netbooks or full-size desktop PCs.
As a Mac user, I'm often disappointed at the lack of good open source software designed specifically for my operating system so I was really happy to read the news at TUAW.com that Sweet.fm is now an open source project. If you have a Mac and like to stream music from Last.fm, this is one app you need to check out.
Macs are great for working with desktop publishing applications, but unfortunately the commercial software options like Quark and InDesign are pretty pricey. Scribus is a terrific open source alternative that will take your ideas from concept all the way to print without missing a beat.
This application will produce brochures, flyers, booklets, and more on your Mac, Linux, or Windows box -- all for the low, low price of free.
Mac-based open source enthusiasts had plenty of great reading material to find around the Internet over the last few days. From free alternatives to expensive Mac applications and patched bugs, to free BitTorrent options and an open computer that ships with the latest version of Mac OS X, there has been much buzz.
Here's what you need to know.
You love open source apps and you love your Mac. Should you join a user group devoted to both? Many people know about Linux User Groups (LUGs), clutches of Linux enthusiasts that exchange ideas and tips with each other, and help new users solve problems they encounter. LUGs are typically local get-togethers, but many meet online as well. As Linux grows in popularity, so do LUGs, but did you know there's also a group for Mac users who love open source? It's called FreeSMUG.
In keeping with Sam's recent post about video editing tools, let's talk a little about encoding your videos.
