Open source
Open source is the philosophy (and licensing agreement) behind bundling software with its original source code, with the intent that users can modify, build, change and redistribute the source code as new applications, though with some restrictions. Open source aficinados tend to be developers familiar with the Linux operating system, and often model open source projects after the succes of Linux. Open source projects typically are less commercial in nature, and instead perform a more altruistic or artistic function, intending to spur further development based on demonstrated examples of source code. End User License Agreements (EULAs) govern the rules by which open source software can be used and redistributed. Developers tend to prefer the Gnu Public License, but there are many other types of open source licenses dictating use of original source code.
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07/02/09 11:12am Computing Psystar still trying to sell things... seriously?
Not even Chapter 11 bankruptcy is enough to keep Psystar down... for some reason. dig deeper
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06/03/09 7:40pm Computing, Mobile Acer announces plan to put Moblin Linux on all its products
Acer nettops, netbooks, laptops and desktops will run the Intel-backed Moblin operating system. dig deeper
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05/18/09 12:16pm Computing Canonical quietly launches Ubuntu One, a Dropbox-like file syncing service, to controversy in the open source community
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04/29/09 11:05am Computing, Home A/V feature Mega list of music download and streaming alternatives to major MP3 retailers
A list of great places to discover new music legally, for free and on the cheap. dig deeper
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04/24/09 5:45pm Computing Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackelope" released to the Linux-loving masses
Three versions of the Linux operating system are available: Desktop, Server, and Netbook editions. dig deeper
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03/06/09 3:42pm Computing Firefox may be buggiest browser, but also first with fixes
While Microsoft leaves many IE holes unpatched, Mozilla has been quick to get out fixes for Firefox. dig deeper
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02/13/09 10:07am Mobile Google Android platform now e-ink compatible
A proof of concept implementation of Google Android running on an e-ink display could point to future low-power, long battery life devices. dig deeper
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02/09/09 12:52pm Computing OS X Snow Leopard to feature built-in QuickTime Pro functions
It looks like Apple will be including the advanced editing features with the default QuickTime install. dig deeper
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02/06/09 5:54pm Computing WebKit adds support for CSS animations
The effects should help reduce the reliance on Adobe Flash for creating dynamic web pages. dig deeper
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02/05/09 11:34am Computing Microsoft's Danger looking into developing around open source
The proponent of closed source software is soliciting developers for the Linux-like system NetBSD. dig deeper
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01/27/09 10:40am Computing Mozilla supports open source video with a $100,000 grant
Theora aims to be the standard for online video, making it more assessable for everyone. dig deeper
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01/27/09 8:01am Computing Daily Obsession: Multi-protocol chat clients
Obsessable takes a look at three multi-protocol chat clients: Pidgin, Adium, and Digsby. dig deeper
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