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Tailor-Made Suits for Computers: TUXEDO Computers

In this article, we asked Herbert Feiler about how TUXEDO Computers was born, how it developed into the company it is today, and what he sees in its future.   Turning a hobby into a profession may sound trite, but it best describes … Weiterlesen

Open Source Journeys: In Conversation With Jon „maddog“ Hall

In „Open Source Journeys“, Marcel hangs out and chats with people who have been captured by the spirit and promise of Linux and Open Source software. Open Source is part philosophy, part technology, and part ideology. That’s a powerful combination … Weiterlesen

The Vikings, eBooks, and Open Source

If you were hoping to read a rollicking tale of those Norse seafaring explorers of old, heading out in their dragon-headed ships to explore and conquer distant lands, launching enthusiastically into battle with sword held high above their horned helmets, … Weiterlesen

How to use a compass

As long as I can remember, I’ve disassembled nearly every electronic device I could lay my hands on. Starting with the old pick-up from my parents, my first hi-fi set and Mini Disc player, I continued to perform this exercise … Weiterlesen

OLPC, Peru, and a Vision for Education

Telling people about the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program in Peru means I can share one of the best things I’ve done in my life, where my values and the basis of free software and open source came together … Weiterlesen

Open Source Journeys: In Conversation With Terry Hancock

Marcel hangs out and chats with people who have been captured by the spirit and promise of Linux and Open Source software. Open Source is part philosophy, part technology, and part ideology. That’s a powerful combination that sparks the imagination … Weiterlesen

Community Engagement. Looking back. Looking forward.

During the military dictatorship in my country, Brazil, which lasted from 1964 until 1985, a cry by the students at the University of Sao Paulo became popular. At night, all the lights in the University would suddenly be turned off, … Weiterlesen

Zigging while others are zagging

These days, at least in the US, it’s common for airline safety announcement to conclude with something like, “We know you have a choice of carriers and we appreciate that you chose us today”. It’s a nice sentiment, but it … Weiterlesen

Open Source Journeys: In Conversation With Carla Schroder

Today’s podcast features Carla Schroder, a self-described „tool nerd“ who went on to become a big name in the world of open source articles, blogs, and actual paper books. Specifically, Carla has written „Linux Cookbook“, „Linux Networking Cookbook“, and „The … Weiterlesen

Doing It For The Right Reasons: Millennials, Open Source, and Philosophy

By Marcel Gagné Congratulations on choosing a carreer in Linux and Open Source! If you’re just starting on the journey, I wish you all the best. I’m thrilled to hear that you’ve decided to pursue a career in Linux and … Weiterlesen

Will A Robot Eat Your Job?

One of my favourite news shows did a depressing story about jobs and careers, that somehow made me feel better about mine. Among my few regular watches on television these days is “Last Week Tonight”, an HBO news/comedy show hosted … Weiterlesen

Are you ready to be a DevOps Engineer?

Congratulations! You have just passed the LPI DevOps certification exam. You are now ready for action when it comes to the tool- and tech-side of DevOps. To become an even better DevOps Engineer, there are three topics that will help … Weiterlesen