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    Better Builder

    Developers fed up with cryptic Makefiles should take a look at the new Meson build system, which is simple to operate, offers scripting capabilities, integrates external test tools, and supports Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.

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    Data On the Go

    Almost all manufacturers of GPS devices use proprietary formats to save routes, tracks, and waypoints. Vendors unfortunately rarely offer Linux software for uploading and downloading or processing the data. Four GPS editors keep Linux users on the right track.

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    Open Wide

    Open Speech Initiative seeks to bring advanced speech processing to free software.

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    Virtuoso Layering

    For the past three years, 20 developers have been working on a revamped version of the KDE libraries. The alpha release appeared in February 2014 with many new features.

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  • News

    Updates on Technologies, Trends, and Tools

  • ELEMENTARY MY DEAR…

    How many patents are enough? Or perhaps more importantly, how many patents can be squeezed from one body of knowledge when you're basically doing what everyone else is doing? These questions are fresh in mind as I read the report at eWeek stating that IBM set a new record by receiving 7,534 patents in 2014, the 22nd year in a row that IBM has topped the list for most patents.

  • Working Smarter

    KDE extends the concept of the desktop with innovations that can significantly enhance your productivity.

  • Asked and Answered

    Transform information into knowledge by deploying a phpMyFAQ-based database of frequently asked questions.

  • Misconceptions

    Hadoop version 2 has transitioned from an application to a Big Data platform. Reports of its demise are premature at best.

  • Added Features

    Managing plugins is a requirement for Vim users, and plugin managers can make the task easier. We look at four options.

  • SwissArmy Knives

    Swiss File Knife replaces more than 100 individual command-line tools at once, but it still fits on a USB stick and runs on all major operating systems.

  • Tuned Up

    Nothing accelerates a PC like transitioning to an SSD, but some special configuration might be in order if you want to get the most from your drive.

  • Ask Klaus

    Klaus Knopper answers your Linux questions

  • Convenient Scheduler

    The legacy handwritten diary has outlived its usefulness. Task Coach helps you organize your tasks and appointments.