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Common Linux Myths
Are 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.

Published by KateG (19,097 pts ) on Nov 14, 2009 to
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Migrating From Windows to Kubuntu: Smoother Than You Think?
The 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.

Published by Berry van der Linden (2,680 pts ) on Nov 4, 2009 to
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Open Source Social Networks
Open 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.

Published by allychevalier (14,652 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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Open Source Social Networking Software
Developing 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:

Published by allychevalier (14,652 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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Open Source Governance
Open 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.

Published by allychevalier (14,652 pts ) on Oct 9, 2009 to
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Open Source Tools for Web Development
Web 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.

Published by Apurba Debnath (5,978 pts ) on Oct 2, 2009 to
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Puppy Linux: Installing The Distro
Installing 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.

Published by MiAGon (1,593 pts ) on Sep 30, 2009 to
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Why You Should Adopt Linux in 2009
Linux 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.

Published by jlwallen (4,137 pts ) on Sep 10, 2009 to
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Open Source Software For Science
As 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.

Published by allychevalier (14,652 pts ) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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The Android/Linux Partnership
Netbooks 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?

Published by Kristen Grubb (1,930 pts ) on May 6, 2009 to
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