"Free software", "open source", "FOSS", or other?
Our stance on this is obvious given the name of our magazine, but what is yours? Some of our authors prefer FOSS, others prefer open source, but what do you think and why? We all know the above terms...
View ArticleEmulating proprietary software - should we do it?
In the development of free software, should we allow ourselves to emulate proprietary software or should we strive to be better and unique? Is it bad that a lot of our software does emulate...
View ArticleIs this much choice really a good thing?
Due to the nature of free software, there exists a great deal of choice. You have 100s of distros to choose from, and a handful of desktop environments, office suites, browsers, email clients, media...
View ArticleFree Me
OK, so this isn't a specific group but it is promoting Free Culture and we're inviting everyone to get involved however they wish! We've created a DVD that combines the best of Free Software with the...
View ArticlePlease Help to choose
Dear experienced Software Engineers and Developers, I seek all your advices and suggestions to go forward in my career. I (29) am holding a BSc (IT). After getting my degree I joined a firm as a ASP/...
View ArticleBinaryFreedom
A progressive voice of the Digital age. fighting for our digital freedoms in software and on the internet, watching for corporate abuse, promoting knowledge about what will DRM and other digital...
View Articlevery good FAQ for new users.
http://wiki.binaryfreedom.info/index.php/Switching_to_GNU/Linux_FAQForums: Old Free Software Magazine forums - discontinued
View ArticleLiberation of Information - inevitable or in need of advocacy?
I recently read a german book named 'Liberation of Information'. (http://die-befreiung-der-information.de) Its a small introduction to free software and its historic roots, coupled with a short...
View ArticleHow do I view or download the issues?
How do you download or otherwise view the issues? There needs to be clear instructions on this...Forums: Old Free Software Magazine forums - discontinued
View ArticleWhere do i download the issues?
Hi,I am missing the Issue 18 in pdf format, where do i get it? I am getting tired of looking around on the Issue 18 site without finding the download link ;)Forums: Old Free Software Magazine forums -...
View ArticleSource of Linux Distros
I am posting this for the information of any IInet subscribers.In case you are unaware IInet do Mirror copies of a number of Linux Distros from their FTP "Freezone". By downloading from there you are...
View ArticleTranslation
Hi, I'd like to translate one or more articles from English to Italian. That's right, I think some articles merit to be populirized. Is it possible? Obviously, making mention of author and linking this...
View ArticleWhere is my karma?
Hi, today morning I log in this site and looking at my account I've noticed that karma-counter has disappeared! OK, there is no problem, but I'd like to know where it is gone ... and why!? Someone can...
View Articleenjoylotro
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View ArticlePatent Dilemma
The other day I got a fantastic idea on Electrical Technology. I had envisioned a solution to problem that has challenged me from my college days. I contacted my professor and was convinced my idea was...
View ArticleWhy I dumped Digg from my RSS feeds
I think I'm aware of most (and I mean most, not all) events that surround FLOSS. But I don't have a magic trick for that. I just use an RSS Akregator (pun intended) and look at what's going on with the...
View Articleplease help me about "Open FTA" software
Hello everyone, my name Khoa. I have just downloaded a software named "Open FTA" in website www.openfta.com. I read it's source code and it has many file but I don't understand what function is used to...
View ArticleMagento Commerce
Anyone that is looking for a good and FREE eCommerce application, make sure to give Magento Commerce a try (http://www.magentocommerce.com/).A friend of mine in Norway told me about it. When I heard...
View ArticleOrangeHRM Launches version 2.2.2 of the Open-Source HR Management System
Dear all, I would like to inform you, that OrangeHRM has just released the version 2.2.2 of their Open Source Human Resource, also known as Human Capital, Management Solution (HRM / HCM). Being the...
View ArticleFree Software Consulting
I have been in the software development field for 20 years and running my own consulting practice - GARA Systems - for the past 11 years.Over the past couple of years I have been actively advocating...
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