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Recent Open-Source Software Articles

How One CEO Uses Open-Source CRM

Entrepreneur Bryce McDonnell describes the benefits of using free open-source CRM software  Read more

Storing Data in the Cloud

The best online backup services for business data  Read more

How to Manage Volunteer Software Developers

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

The Way I Work: Matt Mullenweg

Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress and Automattic, manages a successful Internet business where everyone is working from home.  Read more

Technology: When the Forecast Calls for Clouds

Is cloud computing right for your company?  Read more

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 more

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 more

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 more

Own the Code

How to fine-tune your tech.  Read more

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 more

One Internet, Indivisible

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

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 more

A Better Way to Surf?

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

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 more

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 more

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