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VIA's Open Source Notebook

http://ostatic.com

If you've been scanning the news today, you might be under the impression that VIA Technologies had released an open-source notebook design. The OpenNote mini-note reference design has gotten a a sudden burst of press attention, but most of the stories don't seem to understand what's really open about this design.

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Created by bobamarocks 5 weeks 6 days ago – Made popular 5 weeks 6 days ago
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Grokking open source

http://www.itwire.com

"Grok" is a word that you may not know, but it has been in use since the 1960's. It is commonly taken to mean "understand" but it is so much more than that. Do you grok open source? The word is the key to understanding why talented developers give of their time.

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Created by sharkswithlazers 15 weeks 5 days ago – Made popular 15 weeks 5 days ago
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Five Common Misconceptions About Linux

http://www.mi80.com

Having used Linux solely for nearly four years now, I've gained a respect for what Linux can and can't do. By no means is it the perfect solution for every problem, but there are some misconceptions heard again and again that I plan to set straight.

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Created by bridget 40 weeks 1 day ago – Made popular 40 weeks 1 day ago
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