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What is Plone?

Plone is a content management system that can be used to run a variety of different applications, mainly, web and internet apps. Plone differs from most other CMS's in that it is based on Python rather than PHP. Plone is completely free and completely open source.

Published by Nicholas (6,013 pts

) on Nov 19, 2009 to
Web Development Articles

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
Linux Platform Articles

How-to work with Android source Code

Ever wonder what Google Android source code looks like so you can see how internal apps are made. Looking inside the source code, we can get this information thanks to the open source platform that the Android Mobile OS is built on. This is a how-to-guide for that purpose.

Published by Jbeer (2,327 pts

) on Nov 13, 2009 to
Google Android Articles

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
Linux Platform Articles

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
Linux Platform Articles

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
Linux Platform Articles

Overview of SNORT Open Source Security Application - Part Two

SNORT is an open source network intrusion detection and prevention system that has become the standard for network protection. An application designed for Linux, SNORT uses a rule-driven language that looks at anomalies on your network.

Published by Steve Mallard (12,177 pts

) on Oct 22, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

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
Linux Platform Articles

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
Linux Platform Articles

10 Essential Software Apps For Mac Web Developers

For a developer, trying to keep abreast of all the potential applications for your Mac can be a daunting task – whether you’re freelance, or working with a team. With hundreds of software apps available, who's got time to check them all out? Here are the top ten I find most useful.

Published by sherisaid (4,128 pts

) on Sep 30, 2009 to
Web Development Articles

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