Features
Perfect lines
Creating vector graphics using Inkscape
The Inkscape vector graphics tool replaces expensive commercial solutions such as Adobe Illustrator. This article shows how to get started with Inkscape.
OpenStack, Open Source
The Open Source Model Becomes an Inspiration
If OpenStack is wildly successful, it is because it has learned from open source.
Loud and Clear
Convert data to diagrams with yEd
Build complex data structures into simple but illuminating diagrams using the yEd graph editor.
On the Timeline
Visualize time sequences with Timeline
Timeline manages and visualizes time sequences in a simple and intuitive way.
Couch Potato
Design your own PC remote control
You don't get a remote control with your PC or laptop like the one that came with your television. We'll show you how to create your own remote with an Android tablet or smartphone.
Mixed Vegetables
Photo editing with Darktable 1.6
Hardly anything affects the quality of photos more than play of light and shadow, or the brilliance of colors. Darktable fixes incorrect exposure, conceals unfavorable lighting conditions, and ensures harmonious colors.
Setting Type in LibreOffice
Typography of LibreOffice Writer
LibreOffice Writer is a serviceable desktop publisher with more typography features than most users imagine.
Hello Firefox
Developing apps for Firefox OS
The ZTE Open C Firefox phone costs less than $70. The integrated developer environment in Firefox makes Firefox OS ideal for users who always wanted to develop their very own apps.
In Sync
Keeping databases in sync
As your data volume grows on your home computer, you can quickly and easily create a reliable backup using FreeFileSync.
How ls Works
Anatomy of a simple Linux utility
A simple Linux utility program such as ls might look simple, but many steps happen behind the scenes from the time you type "ls" to the time you see the directory listing. In this article, we look at these behind-the-scene details.
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News
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Red Hat Reports $823 Revenue for Second Quarter 2019
Strong performance for cloud and container products leads to a 14% increase over last year.
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Debian, Ubuntu, and Other Distros are Leaving Users Vulnerable
A security researcher says Linux vendors wait too long to patch the kernel.
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NextCloud 14 Arrives
The new version adds two new security features for users.
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Linus Torvalds Takes a Break, Apologizes
The creator of Linux is admitting his abusive behavior on LKML and plans to change.
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A New Business Model for Open Source Projects
Storj offers a new program that enables open source projects to monetize from storage.
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Linux Mint Debian Edition 3 Released
It’s Linux Mint without any Ubuntu base packages.
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Zorin OS 12.4 Released
It’s an extremely popular distribution among Windows and macOS users.
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Debian Celebrates Its Birthday
The great community Linux distro turns 25 years old.
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Chromebooks Support Debian Applications
Containerized Debian environment is now available through the Chrome OS dev channel.
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Opera Embraces Snap for Linux
Announcement may open doors for more mainstream applications to adopt Ubuntu's Snap package system.