Linux: Everything you need to know

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Linux: Everything you need to know

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In this Issue

14 of the most useful Linux websites
There's no getting around it -- the world of open-source/free software is pretty Balkanized. So much so, in fact, that many leading lights can't even agree on what to call the sprawling ecosystem of non-proprietary software. This means it can be far from obvious where to go for the best possible information on the topic, whether you're trying to learn some Linux basics or keep up with the latest developments. Here's a brief overview of the most useful open source websites that, we hope, will help take you from "what's a kernel?" to "I have a favorite distro." Read More

7 cool free open source projects you need to check out
The free open source world continues to expand at a phenomenal pace. These are great "jumping off" points for developing products and technologies. Read More

Linus Torvalds suspends key Linux developer
An argument between developers of some of the most basic parts of Linux turned heated this week, resulting in a prominent Red Hat employee and code contributor being banned from working on the Linux kernel. Read More

Seven free, open source video editors for Linux
One of the great things about doing multimedia work under Linux is the wide choice of free, open source tools available and the fact that they embrace just about every standard you can think of. In this round-up of FOSS video editors for Linux (many of them are also cross-platform) there's everything from traditional non-linear editing systems through to real-time video mixing suitable for video jockeys to use live. Will the next Ken Burns please stand up? Read More

The 'Bad Boys' of open source
When most people think of "open source," the word "nerd" comes to mind pretty quickly (followed by "neck beard"). And that doesn't, exactly, make you think "bad boy." But that impression is dead wrong. In fact, I'd say people who work in open source tend to be more deserving of the "bad boy" moniker than any other group in the technology world. Let's take a stroll through some of the baddest of these bad boys. Read More

LinuxFest NorthWest: A community-driven Linux fest of power
This last weekend was LinuxFest Northwest – the annual community-run Linux festival in Bellingham, Washington. And it was truly spectacular. LinuxFest Northwest has been one of my favorite festivals for a few years now. And, I do believe, that this year the organizers have managed to kick it up to my current No. 1 spot. It's hard to pin down any single thing that made this year's LinuxFest NW so excellent. It was really a matter of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Read More

10 amazing Linux desktop environments you've probably never seen
One of the most amazing things about Linux is how versatile it is. Let's face it - Windows and MacOS X are...boring. They look exactly how they look. When it comes to making your computer look and behave however you like, Linux is king. Let's take a stroll through some truly interesting, and beautiful, Linux Desktop Environments - the ones that many of us have never even seen. Read More

12 Linux nerds you should follow
There are a lot of personalities out there in the Linux corner of the Internet. Some of them are developers, some are advocates and evangelists. Others are community enthusiasts. If you're looking to stay updated on the Linux world, here's a list of some of the most interesting people to follow, just to get you started. (I am going to try very hard to not link to myself.) Read More

7 reasons why Linux is a desktop flop
Microsoft Windows licenses are typically bundled in with the purchase price of new computers -- switching to Linux doesn't usually offer that much of a savings. Plus, Windows operating systems are supported for ten years. Linux support costs extra. Read More

China working on Linux replacement for Windows XP
China is working on a Linux operating system that can replace the now-vulnerable Windows XP and protect the country's networking infrastructure. Read More

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