Open Source

After Heartbleed: 4 OpenSSL alternatives that work

In the wake of Heartbleed, it's high time we take a closer look at SSL alternatives from Mozilla and others

5 no-bull facts you need to know about Heartbleed right now

Here's the most crucial info about the OpenSSL bug that affects almost two-thirds of sites on the Internet

First look: MongoDB 2.6, the all-grown-up version

MongoDB upgrade woos admins with continuous backup, point-in-time recovery, and hot upgrades

Who’s to blame for ‘catastrophic’ Heartbleed Bug?

OpenSSL flaw enables savvy attackers to eavesdrop on Web, email and some VPN communications

Open source Java projects: Spring Integration

Develop a robust message-passing architecture with Spring Integration

The NY Times discovers the virtues of desktop Linux

In today's open source roundup: An overview of desktop Linux at the NY Times. Plus: Technology experts that don't understand Linux, and did open source cause the Heartbleed bug?

Beware of NoSQL standards in Oracle’s clothing

Yes, NoSQL is ripe for standardization -- but not by Oracle

Four things developers should know about the new Microsoft

Microsoft's new open source and platform initiatives present many options and challenges -- here's what developers need to know

Which Linux Mint apps can replace Windows XP software?

In today's open source roundup: How to replace Windows XP applications with Linux Mint alternatives. Plus: Wine and Linux gaming, and why GNOME 3.12 won't be in Ubuntu 14.04

Fifty years on, mainframer remembers ‘a fantastic time to be an engineer’