http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/6653.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 20:17:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6653KatieGattoAre you interested in finding out whether Linux can provide you with a better OS experience than Windows or the Mac. Well don't let the negative press or myths scare you from making a decision. Here we take a look at some of the myths surrounding Linux - a supreme OS for business and pleasure. Myth Busting Linux A lot of people have some crazy ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/12905.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 08:32:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12905madberryThe move from Windows to Linux is easier than ever with Kubuntu. Kubuntu uses the KDE desktop, which has a one button start menu similar to Windows. With a large community behind (K)Ubuntu, help is easy to find. So what are you waiting for? Switch to a free and open source software now. Introduction I work as a Computer Resource Special...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/52847.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 19:38:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52847allychevalierOpen source but not antisocial? There are many social networks out there that are available for use, built on open source tools. From the open source roots of Facebook to Twitter alternatives to the unlistable thousands of social networks built on open source software, open source is everywhere. Compared to other applications of the open source...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/52848.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 19:37:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52848allychevalierDeveloping and customizing social networking software can be incredibly easy, using open source programming languages like PHP and Ruby on Rails. Here are some of the Internet's best offerings for open source social networking software: Elgg Winner of Infoworld's best open source social networking platform of 2008 . Not a bad endorsement. O...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/47697.aspxFri, 09 Oct 2009 22:42:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47697allychevalierOpen source philosophy is making a big impact on the world—including government. This article provides an overview of open source governance and how it ties in with general open government and open source software. What Is Open Source Government? Basically, open source governance takes the same principle in open source software, except to...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/50467.aspxFri, 02 Oct 2009 11:00:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50467bloggerdevWeb development tools can be expensive and may not fit the budget of every web developer. Fortunately, there are free and open source tools in the market today that compete equally with their commercial counterparts and provide developers with a cost effective option for web development. Free Open Source Web Development Tools Web development needs ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/20504.aspxWed, 30 Sep 2009 08:52:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20504miagon66Installing an operating system onto a computer has never been easier. Puppy Linux is fast, straight-forward and easy to install on any computer. Its small size and feature-packed design allows you to be up and running in a matter of minutes. And I'll show you how. Installing Puppy Linux Ready, Set, Go! With the Puppy Linux Distro burned onto a ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/23369.aspxThu, 10 Sep 2009 12:42:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23369jlwallenLinux has come a long way since infancy. But there are still those who have shunned adopting it in one form or another. Now a new day is upon us, and with that day comes even more reasons why you should be using Linux. In this Bright Hub article you will see why 2009 should be your Linux year. It's all about cost I probably do not need to even ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/47701.aspxMon, 31 Aug 2009 13:50:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47701allychevalierAs intelligent as scientists are, they can't do everything in their head: software is a necessity of research and data analysis. There's a movement going on with this software towards open source software, no matter what the discipline. Here's an overview. Unconstrained Data Analysis One of the biggest problems that scientists have ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/34302.aspxWed, 06 May 2009 13:17:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34302geekch1ckNetbooks installed with the Google backed Android operating system are set to come out in July or August of this year. Is this going to finally send Linux into the mainstream and what does that mean for the Linux community? Is Android a Linux Distribution? Although the platform built on top of the Linux kernel, according to Google Engineer ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/33005.aspxMon, 27 Apr 2009 10:50:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33005bloggerdevLinux development can take many forms, however, the tools we use by and large remain the same. Here we list some of the best open source development tools that Linux users should be looking at (if not using) today. Linux Development Utilities Code::Blocks Code::Blocks is an open source cross platform IDE for Windows, Linux and Mac platforms...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/30527.aspxSun, 29 Mar 2009 21:18:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30527KatieGattoIf you want a job in the world of Open Source support the you are going to need a guide. This article can help to introduce you to the basics of becoming a support professional in the world of Linux. What does it take to get a job as a Linux support professional? It is a question that many support professionals in other technology fields and colleg...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/12838.aspxFri, 20 Mar 2009 22:43:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12838jnlisterwritingWhile we often talk about the benefits of Linux here at BrightHub, there are some drawbacks you should consider. Here are some of the biggest problems which some users may experience. There’s no standard edition of Linux. Whereas Microsoft offers several different editions of each version of Windows, there are countless variations of Linux. For a n...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/27143.aspxThu, 26 Feb 2009 03:38:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27143bloggerdevOpen source web development is very popular due to its free and open nature. However, how does it fare when you think of it as a career option? What is open source web development? Open source web development can be described as web development activities using open source programming languages, platforms or tools. The most popular environment ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/24777.aspxSun, 01 Feb 2009 02:44:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24777KatieGattoWhen you have to choose a version of Linux there are a lot of factors to consider. This article will help you to make that decision by giving you the inside skinny on all of the reasons why you should choose one of Linux's best known flavors, Red Hat. When you decide to make Linux your operating system one of the greatest things you encounter i...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/23592.aspxMon, 26 Jan 2009 15:06:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23592CSMcGuireWith more and more people seeking an alternative to Windows the question of whether popular applications based on Windows can run on Linux is an important one. While there are ways to pull it off there is no guarantee. Overview Statistics show that more and more average PC users are looking for alternatives to the Windows operating system. In the p...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/19473.aspxTue, 16 Dec 2008 10:19:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19473lilumbThe whole is greater than the sum of its parts. If Google Chrome for Linux is "the whole", then the V8 JavaScript engine is one of its key parts. Like Chrome, V8 is the consequence of an Open Source Google Code effort. V8 is designed differently and ideally suited for use in Chrome ... and beyond. Have you ever used GMail ? How about Google...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/19410.aspxMon, 15 Dec 2008 21:58:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19410lilumbGoogle Chrome for Linux is built on the well-established WebKit Web browser engine. Though not the first to leverage WebKit, Google's approach is different. This difference results in the performance and stability that users acknowledge and deeply appreciate ... while other browsers seek to emulate. As its Web browser engine for Google Chrome o...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/18548.aspxWed, 10 Dec 2008 02:01:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18548lilumbGoogle Chrome is shaking up the status quo for Web browsers. Although Chrome isn't available yet for Linux, it's possible to get some quality hands-on time today for those willing to get their hands dirty. Currently, there is no native version of Google Chrome available for Mac and Linux users. That's the bad news. And although it appears i...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/18591.aspxTue, 09 Dec 2008 21:55:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18591lilumbGoogle Chrome does not yet exist as an end-user application for the Linux platform. Even at this early stage though, you can get involved by testing Chrome, and contributing your feedback to the Chromium Project. Google Chrome does not yet exist as an end-user application for the Linux platform. Therefore the first article of this series explored b...