Open-Source Software


The Way I Work: Matt Mullenweg

Matt Mullenweg, founder of Word Press and Automattic, manages a successful Internet business where everyone is working from home.

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How to Manage Volunteer Software Developers

Companies like Etsy use developer tools such as APIs to entice developers to build mobile applications for free

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Technology: When the Forecast Calls for Clouds

Is cloud computing right for your company?

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Recent Open-Source Software Articles

Red Hat Releases Linux 5.1 With In-The-Cloud Option

Red Hat has released a new platform for customers and software developers that covers cloud computing environments.  Read story

Mitchell Baker and the Firefox Paradox

Its products are free. Its work force is largely volunteer. Its meetings are open to anyone. It's a nonprofit. It may be the hottest tech company in America.  Read story

The Open-Source Advantage

Backcountry.com shopped for licensed software, but decided it could do better with open source. Here's how much the company estimates it has saved.  Read story

Own the Code

How to fine-tune your tech.  Read story

Taking Linux for a Spin

Tech geeks have long praised open-source software. Now's the time to see what the fuss is about.  Read story

One Internet, Indivisible

The single, unified Internet we've grown accustomed to is fragmenting.  Read story

Usenet: Where the Pros Go For Open Source Help

Forget web forums. If you really want support for open source, fire up your newsreader.  Read story

A Better Way to Surf?

Firefox fans say the new Web browser is more secure than Internet Explorer. Should your company switch?  Read story

Open Source: It's Not Just for Geeks Anymore!

Open Source: It's Not Just for Geeks Anymore!, - Open source software has its advantages over out-of-the-box solutions, but business owners should weigh the ...  Read story

There's Linux in Them Thar Hills

Technology is full of differing approaches. But Microsoft v. Linux goes beyond a simple disagreement. It's a Hatfields-and-McCoys feud, a drama of honor and ...  Read story

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