Although you'll occasionally come across someone who uses Opera, the world of browser users consists largely of people using Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari. However, for niche applications, fast performance, and for other reasons, many free spirits use some of the unusual open source browsers out there. Here, you'll find four of them, and what they're good at.
Read more »How to convert PDF files to HTML or XML files in openSUSE
Converting a PDF file into an HTML or a XML file has been made easy by a small useful utility called PDFTOHTML. PdftoHTml is a Xpdf based tool which can convert PDF files to HTML or XML format. PDFTOHTML also supports encrypted files and support for images in the PDF file by converting to PNG images files.
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4 Linux Distros Which Look Like Mac OS X
What a week! I’ve been working on my podcast so I’m a bit behind on posting. Here’s an interesting compilation of Linux distribution which resemble Apple’s Mac OS 10.v.
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ArchLinux: My ultimate GNU/Linux distro of choice
Finally, after testing, using and experimenting with dozens of GNU/Linux distributions during the last 4 years, I’ve found my ultimate distro of choice. It’s ArchLinux. I’ve never been so happy to be a GNU/Linux user as today.
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Forbes rewrites the history of open source
In the name of defining jargon, Forbes this week tries a complete rewrite of open source history.
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Torvalds: No picnic to become major Linux coder
Linux project lead Linus Torvalds has said it is not easy to become a major contributor to the Linux kernel.
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The Linux Kernel
Many refer Linux as an Operating System. Linux is not an Operating System. GNU/Linux is.
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10 Total Commander Alternatives for Linux
Although we all remember that everything started with legendary Norton Commander, somehow lots of TC users religiously believe that every other, two pane file manager, is a not worthy clone. They all share the same roots, but TC with its rich Plugin library managed to capture the largest user base.
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License to Copy vs. License to Use
The key innovation in these licenses is their ability to use the power held by the copyright holder—the power to restrict the flow of information—and turn that around (“intellectual jujitsu,” in a Stallman phrase) so that it enforces openness in spreading information and content.
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It’s the law: open source doesn't mean no copyright
Open source software has long been accepted as a legitimate software license by tech-savvy crowds. It's become recognised by business. And even the courts are taking seriously open source software authors rights despite the fact no money has changed hands.
Read more »Concept Distro
The automotive industry, with its particular emphasis on efficient workflow and practices, has had a lot to teach the software world over the years. From the process of requirements, specification and design through to LEAN development practices, it is difficult to argue that we haven’t learned anything from them.
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Why would anyone choose Windows over Linux?
I am going out on a limb here…really opening myself up for a flame-war. But you know - there are some defining moments that beg for such an action. That action? To question why anyone (when they KNOW the difference) would seriously choose a Windows operating system over Linux.
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Clearing the Muddied Waters of the Linux Contribution Process
While Microsoft Windows is built by an army of the software giant's paid engineers, Linux is written by a community of contributors. Yet, joining that community isn't as easy e-mailing a piece of code to, say, Linus Torvalds, the OS's originator.
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Looking for Python Programmers to Change the World
I started prying into the logic of their software and the excited CEO and developers went silent. So, I asked how I could help. At that point their eyes widened and the CTO muttered about how difficult a time they had finding Python developers.
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IndiaNIC offeres featured iphone themes and icons from their skilled iphone developers. You will get attractive iphone themes and icons at very competitive rates from our experts.
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