Open Source

Torvalds: ‘People who start writing kernel code get hired really quickly’

Linux creator says kernel developers tend to go from volunteer to professional status in a hurry

Pivotal goes all-in with open source in Big Data Suite

Enterprises demand it because they're taking a more active role in software development, Pivotal says

Should you run Adobe Flash on your Linux computer?

In today's open source roundup: Is it a good idea to run Adobe Flash on your Linux system? Plus: Are boutique Linux distros worth considering? And Bodhi Linux 3.0.0 has been released

Eich: JavaScript will deliver on Java’s broken promise

'I think JavaScript has an evolutionary destiny to be what Java was trying to be'

What happens to open source vendors when they get mature

It took a long time after Red Hat's IPO in 1999 to see other significant open source exits. But things have been accelerating lately, with large funding rounds, acquisitions, and an IPO. Open source vendors are maturing, and making a deeper and

Should you pay for Elementary OS?

In today's open source roundup: A payment controversy swirls around Elementary OS. Plus: How to edit images on your Chromebook, and Samsung's Z1 Tizen smartphone is no match for Android phones

Should Windows users switch to Linux or Mac?

In today's open source roundup: Should Windows users move to Mac or Linux? Plus: How you can hire the best Linux talent, and what happens when Linux distros die?

To avert another Heartbleed, open source group narrows list of projects in need of support

The Core Infrastructure Initiative will have its list of open-source projects ready within a few months

5 projects that push Python performance

Linux kernel 3.19 released

In today's open source roundup: Linus signs off on Linux kernel 3.19. Plus: Korora 21 released, and FocusWriter provides distraction-free writing