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10 articles to enhance your security aptitude

Whether you're learning the first steps or looking to add to your skills, there's something for you in Opensource.com's top 10 security articles of 2019.
Ben Cotton (Red Hat, Correspondent) 30 Dec 2019 2 comments
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How to use CherryTree for note taking

CherryTree is an open source alternative to OneNote for keeping track of the things you need to know.
Ben Cotton (Red Hat, Correspondent) 06 May 2019 5 comments
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Will your organization change itself to death?

Open organizations are adaptable, but the way they adapt to changing conditions can define (or destroy) them.
Ben Cotton (Red Hat, Correspondent) 23 Apr 2019
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Managing changes in open source projects

Here's how to create a visible change process to support the community around an open source project.
Ben Cotton (Red Hat, Correspondent) 20 Mar 2019
Lots of people in a crowd.

IRC vs IRL: How to run a good IRC meeting

Internet Relay Chat meetings can be a great way to move a project forward if you follow these best practices.
Ben Cotton (Red Hat, Correspondent) 28 Feb 2019
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Announcing the Opensource.com Correspondent program

Top authors on Opensource.com have new levels of access, support, and exclusive opportunities.
Matthew Broberg (Red Hat) 25 Nov 2019 4 comments
Summer reading list

2019 Opensource.com summer reading list

13 books to inform and entertain you during the long, lazy days of summer.
Joshua Allen Holm (Correspondent) 28 Jun 2019 1 comment
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Haters gonna hate: 7 ways to deal with criticism

Learn how to handle the haters in a way that fits your personal needs, the community norms, and the specifics of the situation.
Jason van Gumster (Correspondent) 27 Apr 2017 14 comments

Authored Comments

Commented on 2 Jan 2020
10 articles to enhance your security aptitude
I'm glad this will help. Thanks for reading and good luck!
Commented on 2 Oct 2019
7 Bash history shortcuts you will actually use
Wow, this is great. I knew about the first one but the other six are going to save me so much swearing under my breath!
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