Open Source Articles

1). Installing PhpBB On GoDaddy By : John Murray
An overview of how to install the popular open source forum software, phpBB, on your godaddy hosted account.
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2). The Benefits of Open Source By : Matthew C. Keegan
If you are a building a website or a forum, chances are you are using a web editor or paying for message board services. The costs of using these "out of the box" products can add up, especially if you are trying to grow your business. Let's look at some good "open source" options for you to consider. You may be surprised at how much money open source can save you.
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3). Linux Is An Alternative Operating System By : James Hunt
“Linux” is an alternative, “open source” operating system. It is “alternative” because it runs on the same hardware that the market share leader (Microsoft Windows) runs on, “open source” because it is not only freely obtained ...
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4). Open Source Web Design By : JMorris
Every once in a while I run across a site that makes me say, "WOW, what a useful resource!" Open Source Web Design (OSWD) is one of those sites. As you can probably tell by the articles I've featured on MyWebResource, I'm a strong advocate for using templates to streamline website development. As a designer, I produce free templates to give back to the Internet community, and I really enjoy doing so, but occassionally, the idea machine comes to a screeching halt.
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5). Open Source Content Management Systems - An Overview By : Richard Callaby
Publishing documents on the World Wide Web can seem daunting for the self proclaimed ludites out there. Let's face it HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript to name just a few of the technologies that you would need to be familiar with in order to develop a truly professional looking website for yourself or your business. Fortunately there is a solution to the problem, it is called a content management system and it is an easier way for just about anyone willing to learn to publish to the Internet.
Article Related to: open source, content management systems, website, improvement, speed, content development

6). Jumping on the Linux POS (Point of Sale) Bandwagon- Finally, a Choice for Hospitality & Retail Providers By : Derek Meade
In a never ending battle to ease costs, many businesses today are looking at Linux as a server operating system. Issues such as cost and flexibility make Linux an attractive choice. However, just as many operators may be asking, “what exactly is Linux anyway?” Linux is a free Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds. Developed under the GNU General Public License , the source code for Linux is freely available to everyone.
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7). Free Software is no myth!...where to go when you can’t afford premium software prices By : jonarking
Ok, so you went out and bought a big, fancy computer with all the fixins. You've got memory, DVD burners, wireless adapters, and enough hard drive space to trump the library of Congress, but is that all you need? As most people inevitably realize...NO WAY! Your cool, new system may be able to fly you to the moon, but you're not going anywhere until you furnish that thing with the right software.
Article Related to: office, photoshop, word, excel, free, browser, open source

8). Choosing A File Manager To Use By : faye bautista
Most computer users today are spoiled by the richness of the graphical user interfaces or GUI. In Linux, we have dozens of desktop environments that compete against each other for dominance. Right now, GNOME seems to be winning. However, accessing servers remotely using the same desktop environment puts a heavy demand on the network connection.
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9). PERL Programming - Approach to Server-Side Scripting By : Harry Rockwell
PERL is one of the earliest and popular open source language for scripting server side code.
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10). Video Editing Tools For Linux By : faye bautista
I use iMovie and iDVD on my Mac for basic video editing. On Linux, however, there are lots of software to choose from. Robin Miller gives us a run-down as to the state of video editing in Linux and it looks like it still has a long way to go before it can compete against applications on other platforms.
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11). What To Do If Linux Refuses To Boot By : faye bautista
This deals with what action is to be taken (during a reboot) after a power failure or an incomplete shutdown of a Linux system due to any reason. This problem seems to be very common since many newcomers install Linux and get all the various softwares/hardwares working under Linux and suddenly one day the power fails. There are a few things that you can try to get Linux back on track.
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12). Open Source Content Management Software Solutions By : James Hunt
There are many open source content management software solutions available on the internet. Just a quick perusal of the search results for “CMS” and “Content management system” on Sourceforge or any of the other popular open source software websites will yield a virtual cornucopia of CMS tools, modules, plug-ins and engines and templates...
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13). New Releases For Linux Flavors By : faye bautista
Red Hat released its "Core"-less Community Linux distribution, Fedora, now on version 7. You can get the distribution via Bit Torrent, direct download or doing a network install.
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14). Defining The Linux Kernel And Its Usage By : faye bautista
The Linux Kernel is the center of what makes the Linux and Unix operating systems. The kernel is the foreman or mediator over all your programs and hardware components. As the core of the operating system, the kernel has access to certain services that interact with the systems hardware which no other program has direct access to.
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15). The Lowdown on Web Design By : Mark Hirst
Design, in a general and large scale, is the creation of visually stimulating pieces or areas incorporating an established. Design employs shape, lines, color, and texture to be able to complete its intent.
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