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GNU/Linux and the history of the popular so-called Linux operating system.

A look at some free software alternatives for Microsoft Windows Users.

Dell has announced that it will be selling certain consumer PCs with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed and by so doing admitting that Linux is actually ready for the mainstream consumer big time.

This GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) tutorial explains the concept of layers, how to create and manage them, and how to use them to save time and create better pictures.

Philosophy, not a subject that is normally associated with software, is actually major component of the current revolution in software.

Even an artistically timid person can follow these instructions and learn how to draw simple pictures for an avatar using GIMP.

The Gimp is an acronym for GNU image manipulation program and is a free piece of software which can be used as a replacement for Adobe Photoshop.

A small tour on the road of open source and GNU power tools for Microsoft Windows Users.

It is possible to create a productive web site development environment usiine Gnu/Linux and Free and Open-Source Software. This system can match the functionality of a Windows based setup and provide more stability, and flexibility.

A reivew of 7-zip a free archive utility for users who dont want to spend money on WinZip and other costly archive tools.

Freeware image editor with many features.

NeoOffice 2.1 is like Microsoft Office but for the Mac OS X and without the huge price tag.

Open source software is an amazing way to get high-quality and secure products for your desktop at absolutely no cost. With the rise of open source, you can replace nearly any expensive commercial application with a fully functional counterpart...

This article points out a couple of reasons why Linux is a better operating system than windows. It gives a short description for each point, and hopefully will allow people to better understand why Linux is being an ever more popular operating system.

There are hundreds of different "flavors" of Linux, nearly all of them available completely free of charge. Linux is stable, fast, and is compatible with both Windows and Mac, and all kinds of hardware. So why isn't it more popular?

Ear training is a great way of learning how to play music by ear. The Internet offers many free programs that teach you how to do it right. Click here for the specifics.

Where to find free software

For an easy to understand and quick setup for Domain Name Service, MaraDNS let's you get up and running in very little time.

In the words of information guru Richard Stallman, "a hacker can be anyone who enjoys making maximum use of their intelligence, without the need to cause damage to third persons."

Working in the IT field, one of the things I run into often is how upset people are with the expensive cost of programs for their computers running Microsoft Windows. Let me share with you some great free programs for Microsoft Windows that you've probably never heard of.

Did you know you have a choice that isn't Microsoft for most desktop applications today? These applications are FREE for personal use and every application in this list is portable; meaning you can run it from a thumb drive and take it with you where ever you roam.

After many drafts and intense scrutiny, GPLv3 has finally been released

Whether you're putting together an important document or emails or client contacts or manage projects, these services will help get everybody involved.

For most purposes you will never have to do this but if you screwed up an installation like I did recently or wish to install a second operating system on your computer you may need to resize existing partitions on your hard drive.

This article will guide you in picking the blog host that fits you best.

About the popular GUI toolkit, wxWidgets.

A humorous list with 24 easy steps.

Many cryptographers would agree that, had it not been for write-back caches, the analysis of Moore's Law might never have occurred.

Is it impossible to run MACOSX on a PC? Not anymore. Read on to find out how!

A free alternative to Photopshop

How to obtain, install, configure, and use VMware Workstation on your Linux machine.

Our laptop is a very FAT, very expensive Internet appliance anyway! Maybe you should consider a new breed of computer that "jacks" us directly into the clouds!

There are some commonly made mistakes that can really ruin a writer's reputation.

This article describes three ways to stream music and pictures to your Nintendo Wii. One in particular, Wiisic, stands out as easy to use while maintaining your privacy.

Find free high quality photos for your articles, blogs, or Squidoo lenses. Browse thousands of unique photos from animals to the newest technology.

Exploration of various free browsers

The pros and cons of Sumatra PDF and whether you should choose it over Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Software licensing fees can be a major drain on any business. If you're looking to save a little money look into the many open source applications available for free or at greatly reduced costs for businesses or schools.

Great advertising icons of the 20th Century not only advertise product, they also reflect and sometimes shape culture. Remember these advertising greats? Some are still around today

The ingredients are also a key factor. Natural perfumes often contain rare aromatics that would be too expensive to use in mass production

What will really spur Linux's success on the desktop can be summed up in one word: failure. Linux will succeed because it fails, and this is why.

Open Source alternatives to Linux

Homeschooled kids don't always have access to schools' large resources, but they also have more time to delve deeply into subjects that interest them. These gift ideas will inspire you while shopping for your favorite homeschooler.

On 10 Nov 1975, the American freighter Edmund Fitzgerald abruptly sank during a late-autumn gale. All 29 hands were lost. Although there have been many theories about why the ship sank, the controversy continues even today.

The Buzz is back in eBiz in today's informational age. Personal electronic gadgets are becoming more and popular and need media. Being the informational age, informational product demand is on the rise.

The creator of Linux, Linus Torvalds opened a gateway that has lead the world in a number of exciting directions. This article tells of what Linux is and gives background into the origins and background of the creator, Linus Torvalds.

Richard Stallman is one of the core founders of the free software movement. Without his contributions and developments, software and computers would not be what they are today.

After an article I wrote, "Writing Your World: How to Build a Fictional Setting", I started getting messages asking which software I used and - later - how the heck I figured it out. In this guide, I'll share more about the program and how to use it.

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my

You can download free software that is as good, or better, than the expensive brands. I personally use every one of these programs.

Effects of deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill in the United States over the course of the 20th century. Brief overview on other psychiatric approaches used instead.

Now you too can become a Linux Guru. Learn some important tips in your search for that elusive title "guru."

Food Icons started out as cultural cartoon advertisements but soon took on a life of their own

Kenya is a land filled with wonderful landscapes, beautiful white beaches and lush green forests. All this is combined with several modern towns with fun things to do for the whole family.

Microsoft's move to a new Vista operating system comes with a multitude of questions. This article explains what Vista is, how it changes computing, and what you need in a computer to use the new Vista OS.

This is an introduction to VLC, a free media player that works on many platforms and plays many different file types. If you encounter video files or DVDs that won't play elsewhere, try this software.

In 3 steps you can begin to open and save PaintShop Pro tubes right inside Adobe Photoshop.

Recently there have been some notable developments between the software powerhouse known as Microsoft and the open source community, namely Linux. This article covers some of the more recent parts of this conflict.

There are several email clients specifically designed for the Mac, some better than others. If you've got a Mac and you're looking into a new email client, you may want to consider the list below.

Coral Gables is one of Florida's most historic cities. Coral Gables is easily accessible to the Miami International Airport, Port of Miami, Coconut Grove and Miami's trendy South Beach area.

With owning a physical business, there comes a lot of responsibility. It takes a lot of time and even more capital to open even the cheapest of storefronts. With the advent of the internet, it is becoming exceedingly cheaper to start a web based business.

Encryption and cryptographic software has been used in a myriad of ways to make systems more secure from malicious attackers, or unwelcome eyes.

Depending on the size of the project, software tools may not always be necessary. The bigger and more involved the project is, the more useful these types of tools will become.

What if, instead of spending hundreds of dollars for Adobe's flagship graphics editing program, you could just download something for free that would do the same thing? The GIMP attempts to be that program. Does it have all the features you need?

I used to think I'd have to spend a lot of time to get a Linux installation working. With the arrival of Ubuntu, that is not the case

There is no way around having to know a bit of web coding to take your osCommerce based shop to the next level, but there is a way to make it a lot easier by changing the requirement of knowing how to code php to knowing basic HTML.

Un hacker puede ser aquel que se divierte empleando al máximo su inteligencia, sin la necesidad de ocasionar daños a un tercero. Aunque, actualmente, el alcance de la actividad de los "piratas informáticos" excede los límites del simple ocio y la recreaci

Editing digital photos to make them look better isn't difficult. Photo editing software will do the work for you. All you have to do is select the right correction tool from the software's menus.

Discussing that the view of God cannot be denied by mere men.

If you need expensive software but your wallet won't support it, the answer is a lot easier (and a lot more legal!) than cracked programs. Think Open Source! There's an Open Source application available, often for free, for almost every computer need you can imagine.

Everyone loves art, and whether they just like to touch up photographs or they make a living producing extravagant artwork, nobody likes to pay high prices for the software they need. What if there were free products that could get the job done?

A relatively new distribution to enter the scene is called Ubuntu, and it's quickly become the most widely downloaded flavor of Linux. Great features and a seemless user experience have helped it on its way.

Convict Leasing was a system of penal slavery instituted in the American South after the emancipation of slaves by the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1863.

A look at prejudice through the eyes of animals.

A review of The Battle For Wesnoth, an open source strategy game available for Windows, Linux, and MacOSX.