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Software Wars: A film about FOSS, collaboration, and software freedom

The impact of software has changed our lives. But the average technology consumer doesn't realize how important having access to source code and an open development process is to our overall freedom. Keith Curtis, a University of Michigan dropout turned decade-long programmer at Microsoft turned open source advocate, wants to change that.

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17 CommentsPosted 15 Jan 2013 by Jason Hibbets (Red Hat)

Ouya gaming contest offers $45,000 in prizes with judge Felicia Day and others

Last fall, 63,416 people donated $8.5 million to help the creation of an Android-based, open source gaming console. Ouya's Kickstarter project had donations of $95 or more from 58,211 people who wanted the first shot at this console that didn't yet exist. (If you weren't one of them, you can pre-order them now at ouya.tv.) » Read more

0 CommentsPosted 11 Jan 2013 by Ruth Suehle (Red Hat)

Want to understand open source? Live with its developers

Let's say you want to understand what makes free and open source software (FOSS) so vital today—and what makes those who write it so committed to their difficult work. How would you do this? » Read more

8 CommentsPosted 9 Jan 2013 by Bryan Behrenshausen (Red Hat)

A look back at open source creative tools in 2012

For all of you free and open source creative tool fans out there, plenty of exciting developments happened over the past year—and there's some pretty awesome new things in the pipeline for 2013 as well! Here's a sampling of the good news:

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4 CommentsPosted 8 Jan 2013 by Máirín Duffy (Red Hat)

What's your go-to note-taking app?

A good year starts off with good ideas. But, how do you remember them all, along with the related information that is helpful for making them into realities? There are a multitude of options, from simple notepads to more robust filing systems, and we all search for the one that's just right. So, beyond finding a tool that you can easily access from your smartphone, laptop, or tablet: What do you look for in the perfect note-taking app?

36 CommentsPosted 8 Jan 2013 by Jen Wike (Red Hat)

MakerPlane: Open source takes flight in aviation

I spoke with John Nicol at MakerPlane about their passionate team of contributors from all over the world who are designing and building a full-sized two seat Light Sport Aircraft. Their mission is to "create innovative and game-changing aircraft, avionics and related systems and the transformational manufacturing processes to build them." » Read more

0 CommentsPosted 7 Jan 2013 by Ted Brunell (Red Hat)

Resolve to be more open in 2013

It's a new year, with new opportunities for the open source way to change and innovate life, education, government, business, health, and law. For each of us as individuals, 2013 is a chance to resolve to be more open. Check out these ways to start this New Year's resolution off right, and in the comments below tell us how you plan to practice openness. » Read more

7 CommentsPosted 1 Jan 2013 by Jen Wike (Red Hat)

Best open source stories of 2012

We shared almost 600 open source stories this year—highlighting how open source is changing the world. And it's not just the technology, it's the community and their passion. The open source community is sharing their stories about how their work is making a positive impact and opensource.com is helping to amplify those messages. Let's take a look back at 2012 and see what your favorite stories were. » Read more

2 CommentsPosted 31 Dec 2012 by Jason Hibbets (Red Hat)

Send open source, new year cheer

What better way to say Happy New Year than with an eCard from opensource.com! Send some cheer and encourage your colleagues, friends, and family to read stories about open source, join an open source project, and resolve to be more open in 2013! » Read more

0 CommentsPosted 31 Dec 2012 by Casey Brown

How open source shaped our world in 2012

It's been a great year for the opensource.com Life channel. We've seen tremendous growth of the open source community, and it's been a pleasure to help record and publicize all the exciting projects all of you are working on. Here are some articles that represent the gamut of topics and stories that came through the Life channel in 2012: » Read more

0 CommentsPosted 26 Dec 2012 by Casey Brown