article thumbnail

Microsoft angers the.NET open source community with a controversial decision

The Verge

Microsoft has spent the past 10 years embracing open-source software and, at several points, even admitting it loves Linux and the open source community. The Linux Foundation even praised Microsoft for working with the open source community after the company joined the foundation nearly five years ago.

article thumbnail

Windows and Microsoft Office are being replaced with Linux and LibreOffice in this German state

TechSpot

"In addition to improved IT security, cost-effectiveness, and data protection, the use of open-source software also enables seamless collaboration between different systems," officials said. Alongside open-source software development, the goal is to release future development results of the country under free licenses."

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

What Is Android OS? History, Features, Versions, and Benefits

IT Toolbox

Android is an open-source Linux-based operating system for mobile devices, home appliances, and enterprise handhelds. In this article, learn more about the operating system, its features, versions, and benefits. The post What Is Android OS? History, Features, Versions, and Benefits appeared first on Spiceworks.

article thumbnail

How to Set Temporary Environment Variables in Linux (+Video Tutorial)

Tech Republic

Did you know that you can set temporary environment variables in Linux? Learn how to get started with our guide and video tutorial.

Linux 105
article thumbnail

How to easily manage chroot environments in Linux with Atoms

Tech Republic

Jack Wallen shows you a GUI that takes the complication out of creating and using chroot environments on Linux. The post How to easily manage chroot environments in Linux with Atoms appeared first on TechRepublic.

Linux 111
article thumbnail

Your car is about to go open source

Galido

Automakers want to standardize on a Linux-based OS that would make vehicle infotainment systems act more like smartphones. Automakers are working to standardize on a Linux-based operating system for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems that would make it easier for cars to act more like smartphones. In Vehicle Infotainment.

article thumbnail

Four Attributes of Openness in Modern Communications

CTOvision

By Prayson Pate Openness is one of the most-cited advantages of cloud-based applications, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). In this context, what does open really mean? A Beginning of Openness – Documented and Supported. A Milestone – Open Source.