Open Source

When WebOS becomes open-source, manufacturers will have another option besides Android. Will anyone take the bait?

Will the open-sourcing of WebOS revitalize HP's failing project?

A look at the difference between how much you can spend on a proprietary search solution vs. how much it can cost you. Why open source is a good alternative with more functionality and deeper value.

'..."If you are a cutting edge company, you will be severely limited by a proprietary search engine as a solution. The more open the technology, the more able we are to refine it to meet our client's needs.'

If a small business uses Open Source software for a niche purpose such as tracking reservations at a restaurant, what are the advantages of sharing custom code improvements upstream without charging for those improvements?

WebriQ provides a content management system and online website builder that enables anyone to publish their own website, and that from a simple website to a complex business, community or news portal.

How much energy are we willing to sacrifice? Should we leverage it for monetary gain or just use it to create good will? Is it the right thing to raise awareness with our affiliation?

Magento is one of the best open source ecommerce web application. The below article gives an introduction to Magento and how it has evolved from its advent.

Content management system plays an important role in the smooth functioning of a website. Content management systems are many and the requirement...

Now a days open source software are in demand to develop an E-Commerce websites. There are numbers of open source platforms available...

Open-source software seems to be an expression of the libertarian, do-anything-you-like spirit that finds its greatest expression in democratic countries. So why are the least democratic countries rushing to embrace it?

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Do you have to spend a ton of money on software to be able to compete in a digital market? Open source programs might be the route you need to go.

Open source should not offend an entrepreneur as it is something cheap, untested and involving unauthentic applications. It is important to learn that lot of programming is done in open source and new applications are created almost every single day.

Can open source software be useful in the work place? I believe the answer is yes.

Cross platform open source desktop publishing software: Windows, Linux and Mac.

The Open Source convention (OSCON) highlighted many exciting developments in open source development, including advances in social networking, health care, and facial recognition.

The O'Reilly Open Source Convention (OSCON) was held in Portland, Oregon this year. Here are a few top stories coming from the convention.

Summary of the major free and open source IPMI projects.

Learn about how to make your open source project a success and avoid many of the mistakes other projects have made.

Open source software is free, but you might have to pay for support or instruction booklets. Either way it's a bargain and will lower your cost of software substantially.

Surf many job listings you'll see phrases like "strong," "experienced," "provable" and more when it comes to the type of programmer a company is aggressively seeking. So how do you jump in and gain the hands on experience beyond school that you need?

Continuing with the spate of articles about/against the iPad, I want to list 5 devices that can be seen as attractive open source alternatives to the Apple's recently released gadget

Let's get rid of conflicts regarding educational affordability and the lack of continuous educational options available to graduates with desires to enroll in further schooling.

So far, I've been pretty impressed with its capabilities and clean interface of free Bible study software Xiphos.

This article explores how on-line analytical processing software can help your business increase efficiency, profitability, and manpower usage to make more money for your company.

Many companies today need you to have some sort of hands on programming skills in a language of their choice in addition to your educational background. Surf

It seems like every time we turn on the news, we see some mention of Open Source. But they talk about it like it's something everybody already knows -- as if there's no need to explain. But what in the world is it?

This is part of a series that will showcase some of the best software available on a Linux operating system. This first article discusses my origins in the Linux world and details Open Source basics by answering questions about Open Source issues.

Rikki Kite is the associate publisher of Linux Pro Magazine and a long-time open source supporter. In this interview, Rikki weighs in on sexism, horn tooting, and gadgetry.