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Why one writer can never be exclusive to Linux and open source on the desktop. The file compatibility of the current productivity stack and the lack of some applications matter.
Open source does not work well for bad guys. While some researchers express fear of malware writers using open source to improve their work, it actually doesn't help them.
OpenID implementation works on mobile platforms. Swedish company Accumulate has implemented a version of the OpenID standard for mobile phones.
Atlanta Linux Fest: Top 9 Ubuntu highlights. Many of the standing-room-only sessions focused on Canonical and Ubuntu.
How one Melburnian spent Software Freedom Day. He introduced an audience to Python.
Red Hat CEO: Money crisis will boost open source.....
80 ways to mix open source and business.....
Microsoft starts distributing open source Drupal.....
Python 3.0 makes a big break.....
Protecode announces pedigree analysis and reporting program for open source.....
A year after acquiring it, Yahoo! is finally using Zimbra.....
Must-have Firefox add-ons, plus plenty more.....
Evaluating the new Linux distros, and the new Python......
Top 10 open source productivity apps.....
OpenOffice.org 3.0 is an incremental improvement.....
Alfresco founder: Open source is free as in puppies, but not as in dog food .....
Sun to add Python support to NetBeans IDE.....
Nginx: The other open source web server.....
Oddball open source games.....
Here's how to get into the iTunes App Store on an early basis--good tip...
Our recent post on free, open source tools for web developers showed that lots of developers read OStatic's blog posts. Now, our sister blog GigaOm has a very interesting piece on what all of you out there working with Ruby on Rails, Python and AJAX ought to be keeping in mind regarding who actually hosts your web-based applications. It's called the Internet, and some people are misunderstanding how it works, says Allan Leinwand. Check it out.
When it comes to putting together an open source project, a little up-front footwork goes a long way. Issues pertaining to licensing, distribution, support options and even branding require thinking ahead if you want your project to flourish, and to stay safe. Fortunately, just as free availability is a mantra for open source products, it is for many helpful resources too.
In this post, I'll round up a number of good, free resources to pay attention to if you're doing an open source project--or if your organization is deploying open source software.
