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How Ansible brought peace to my home

Configuring his young daughters' computers with Ansible made it simple for this dad to manage the family's computers.

James Farrell 17 Sep 2019 42 votes 3 comments

Why I use Java

There are probably better languages than Java, depending on work requirements. But I haven't seen anything yet to pull me away.

Chris Hermansen (Community Moderator) 02 Sep 2019 45 votes 8 comments

Why I love free software

11 open source enthusiasts weigh in on why they value free software today.

Jen Wike Huger (Red Hat) 14 Feb 2019 72 votes 1 comment

One developer's road: Programming and mental illness

How curiosity, hard work, and community support helped this developer overcome obstacles and find success.

Joël Krähemann 13 Dec 2018 124 votes

When Linux required installation parties

You can learn a lot from the open source community, but don't forget to be respectful.

Moshe Zadka (Community Moderator) 10 Dec 2018 67 votes 4 comments

My open source journey: From Pong to microservices

How a family friend installing Linux set him on a path to a fulfilling hobby and career.

Viet Nguyen (Red Hat) 29 Nov 2018 105 votes

What the open source community means to me

Contributing to open source is more than a way to make better software; it can enrich your entire life.

Florian Effenberger 27 Nov 2018 91 votes 5 comments

My first FOSS love was Perl

Trying out Perl to solve a development problem led to a career-transforming love for free and open source software.

Tony McCormick 23 Nov 2018 144 votes

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