Open Source
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Articles about Open Source
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Configure your WAMP server with ApacheConf Pro
See if ApacheConf PRO is software that would be useful to add to your web admin toolkit.
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Ubuntu 13.10: It just works
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that Ubuntu 13.10 is a solid, reliable platform that just works. Do you agree?
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Steam Box will bring Linux to the masses
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that Valve's Steam Box will help get Linux into the living rooms of the world. Do you agree?
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Handle some common Administration tasks in DokuWiki
Find out how to handle a few DokuWiki management tasks from the Administration interface.
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Set up a basic website with Apache
Here are instructions on getting your small business website up and running with Apache on Linux or Windows.
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Why and how to set up your own wiki with Dokuwiki
DokuWiki is a simple but versatile wiki. Find out how to install, configure, and begin using DokuWiki.
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Put Bootstrap's responsive design features to good use
Bootstrap provides designers and developers with a straightforward way to create web interfaces that employ responsive design. Here's how to use the framework's design features.
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Create a photo slide show presentation in LibreOffice 4.1
If you need to create a presentation based on a collection of images and you're short on time, there's no easier way to do it than with LibreOffice 4.1 Presentation software.
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Install the high performance Nginx web server on Ubuntu
Jack Wallen begins a series of articles on Nginx, an open source web server. Find out how to install Nginx and how to start and stop the server.
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See your ASP.NET app's server interaction thanks to Glimpse
Glimpse lets you see what's happening on the server for your ASP.NET application, all within the browser and with no changes to the application.
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Linux advocate contemplates the purchase of a Mac
Linux is, always has been, and always will be Jack Wallen's platform of choice, but an iMac may very well be his next purchase. Find out why.
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Easily install Google Web fonts in Ubuntu with TypeCatcher
Jack Wallen explains how to install and use TypeCatcher, which is one of the easiest ways to get Google Web Fonts onto your Linux desktop.
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10 underdog open source apps you need to try
These open source applications continue to fly under the radar but they are strong candidates to replace more popular software choices.
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10 reasons why you should try Krusader
Find out 10 reasons why you should try Krusader, a twin-pane file manager that might be faster than Dolphin on older computers or just a better match for your computing habits.
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Try Adobe's open source CSS library Topcoat
If you're looking to revamp your CSS strategy, you might want to add Topcoat to your list of go-to web tools.
