[ad_1] “So, have you already made up your mind?” Over the video chat, Robert’s face looked sunken (or maybe he was just tired?). “I’m pretty sure,” I replied. “Well,” he sighed, “If that’s your decision…” A few moments of awkward silence, then we disconnected. Clearly, Robert and I disagreed. To me, the choice was clear…

[ad_1] A number of interesting and notable legal developments in open source took place in 2016. These seven legal news stories stood out: 1. Victory for Google on fair use in Java API case In 2012 the jury in the first Oracle v. Google trial found that Google’s inclusion of Java core library APIs in…

[ad_1] Using a wiki for documentation isn’t a new idea. Countless open source projects do. If you’re looking for a way to write and publish documentation quickly, a wiki can be a viable alternative to the many technical writing tools out there. That said, the documentation on many wikis isn’t always as effective as it…

[ad_1] About the author Jen Wike Huger – Jen Wike Huger is the Content Manager for Opensource.com. She manages the publication calendar, coordinates the editing team, and guides new and current writers. Follow her on Twitter @jenwike, and see her extended portfolio at Jen.io. Find out what’s coming up in the new year on Opensource.com. Happy New Year,…

[ad_1] For many people, the start of a new year is a time for reflection and resolving to do new things. For some, these decisions are inward-facing, or even deeply personal. We hope to take steps in the new year to become more healthy, wealthy, wise. But some may also take this time of year…

[ad_1] About the author Robin Muilwijk – Robin Muilwijk is Advisor Internet and e-Government. He also serves as a community moderator for Opensource.com, an online publication by Red Hat, and as ambassador for The Open Organization. Robin is also Chair of the eZ Community Board, and Community Manager at eZ Systems. In this bi-weekly open…

[ad_1] Technology is constantly moving forward—well, maybe not always forward, but always moving. Even for someone who keeps an eye on the trends and their effect on programmers, discerning exactly where things are headed can be a challenge. My clearest glimpse into open source programming trends always comes in the fall when I work with…

[ad_1] One of the key concepts in network routing that any Linux professional should be familiar with is network notation. This article was inspired by a request from a reader of my article, An introduction to Linux network routing, to explain more about CIDR notation and how it works. CIDR stands for Classless-Inter Domain Routing; it…

[ad_1] About the author Jason Baker – Jason is passionate about using technology to make the world more open, from software development to bringing sunlight to local governments. He is particularly interested in data visualization/analysis, DIY/maker culture, simulations/modeling, geospatial technologies, and cloud computing, especially OpenStack. Follow him on Twitter or Google+. Familiarity with OpenStack is…

[ad_1] In the 2015 Open Source Yearbook I looked at the best open source games. This year, with the continuing growth of Linux gaming, I’ve rounded up the top Linux games on Steam. On an average day, some of these games are played by almost a million players. I included both free and non-free games…