I ask this question owing to the increasing popularity of Ubuntu.

I used to be anti-Linux, but I am now converted since Ubuntu 7.04 came on the scene.

It does everything Windows does and just as well.

And its Free !

What standards (i.e., Java, XML, Linux, etc.) do you see as being adopted by businesses for future Internet applications?

I’m hoping to set up a project for developing an MS Windows open-source program. Is there an organization for Microsoft Windows open-source software development which is similar to the GNU/Linux organization?

I wanted to DL a C++ program to add a command and it was only available as a TAR? also if its C++ what is the chance of it being for 64bit also? I guess I could set up one of my machines as a Linux – would this even help? If a UNIX machine is used to program a C++ program is this going to run on my Windows machine – I’m a little confused – thanks for any help!

Can someone please give me a list of the most popular Linux distributions (or and open source OS for that matter). Also a small description of there category and what there for would be good. Also what would your recommendation be for a windows XP user.
Thanks.

Iam a computer science student interested in the Linux kernel development process. Iam interested in joining the linux kernel development open source community so that I can contribute to linux

How do you actually view the source code of open source software and edit it? I’ve downloaded open source software with the hopes of viewing the source code but I can’t seem to figure out how. And is it possible to do this using windows?
Also, can you view and edit the source code of the actual Linux operating system once installed on your computer? And if yes, how?

Thanks for any help

That is, how much programming experience would you need and how much general hardware/software knowledge would you need? I’m interested in Linux, but I’m intimidated by my lack of experience.

What are the operational differences between Linux and UNIX? Why would a programmer choose one over the other? What about software selection and ease of programming (with already basic knowledge of programming, and wanting to dive in to open source)?

In terms of Linux, what makes things like Red Hat cost money and things like Ubuntu not? Is pay-for OS based on Linux better quality than freely distributed OS? What is the best choice for Linux-or-Unix OS for a budding programmer?

I was thinking this would be a good way to learn Linux. What would be the best approach for this?

I’m currently culling my software archive to programs available cross platorm on both Windows and Linux.

For h264/XviD video encoding I currently use Handbrake but am looking for another open source option that is a little more to the Gordion Knott end of the scale but a little easier and streamlined to use.

BTW I tried Super and AutoGK but didn’t like them.

They say they want to cut spending. Very well, here’s a suggestion.

Stop using tax-payer money to subsidize Microsoft’s dominance. Switch all Government offices over to Linux and Free Open Source Software. That alone would halve the what the Government spends on IT and the very least.

So, shouldn’t the GOP support switching over to Linux and Open Source Software?

First off, yes I am a noob, but I’m trying to learn. I’m going to try out a Linux based OS, but my motherboard’s instructions only mention support for Windows 2000, and XP. If I try to install a different OS anyway could I possibly do permanent damage to my motherboard?

I’m looking for an open source alternative to MetaTrader (http://www.metaquotes.net/metatrader/) that can run on the Linux platform.

That works in Windows and Linux ?

I was wondering, why isn’t there as many professional games for linux?

I figure that since linux is open source, overtime it would be a better platform for gaming since potential exploits, optimizations etc, could be found and the like. Not to mention its free. Why is it that Linux just doesn’t have the same capabilities gaming-wise. It seems far superior in every other respect.

I’m looking for an open-source software library or plugin that provides an interface similar to Visio, Umbrello, Dia, Inkscape, Xilinx ISE, etc. which allows the creation of objects and connections by users, which can then be analyzed by the caller program. Ideally this would be a cross-platform library, but it needs to work on Linux.

After years of sticking up for the XP preinstalled on my old computer, I have decided to finally make the switch to good ol’ open-source Linux. What would YOU personally recommend? Ubuntu and its fork Ultimate Edition seem great in my opinion IMO
Would like to add my computer has only 256MB of memory (sad, i know)

If Microsoft had made windows open source 27 yrs ago how advanced do you think it would be today?

Knowledge is a wonderful thing
Given that Linux Open Source Software has only been in existence for 19 yrs. the advancement in advanced technology it has made over this passed 5 yrs for the home user is unbelievable, There are professional people world wide developing professional free operating systems and software for the home users, for education, from 3yr olds to university,

Computing for the blind or visually impaired computer users:
Do you know any blind or visually impaired computer users: if so then check out this web link. Better still inform the Blind Society in your area about this free software for the blind or visually impaired

http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=vinux

Open Source in Education :- Preschool, Primary, Secondary Tertiary ( university level )
Inform your education departments this can save the tax payers millions of Pounds/Dollars

http://edubuntu.org/download

Home and Professional video audio and animated graphics editing

http://ubuntustudio.org/

Computer and Internet Security Anti-Tamper – Software Protection

http://spi.dod.mil/lipose.htm

These are just some of the achievements made with Free open source software for the benefit of home computer users.

The question being asked, had Microsoft windows been made Open Source Software. Would we be having this kind of excellence in security, stability and software development
Quot- Vomit
There would be fifty billion different Windows distros
Answer
Only the top 20 would succeed Like Linux top 20 distros have. Open Source Software has very high standards

can anyone tell me where can i get tutorials and e-books for Free/open source software .. especially Linux..

What’s the benefits of Open Source software like Linux, Wikipedia, Google, etc…

Where they get money from?

open source > allows programmers to make changes in operating system code.
A) server running the Linux operating system
B) handheld computer/smartphone/PDA running Palm OS
C) personal computer running the windows operating system

that can work skype , yahoo messenger…etc

like mac and windows?
just curious?

do u think enabling nvida drivers in xubuntu is a risk since xubuntu (linux) is a open source .I have already enabled it so ,any risk involved while updating xubuntu .