Developer ports startup-notification library to XCB, submitting patches for XDG integration and potential use in the Awesome window manager.
A reflection on the philosophical conflict between idealism and pragmatism within the Debian project and the broader Free Software movement.
Analyzes Sun Microsystems' business struggles and potential acquisition, focusing on risks to its patent portfolio and the broader Linux/OSS community.
Article compares ext4 vs ext3 filesystem check (fsck) speeds, showing ext4 is significantly faster based on real-world laptop tests.
A developer's analysis of dictionary software for Japanese study, comparing features of Stardict and Epwing formats on Windows/Linux.
A developer shares their experience converting their laptop to use the ext4 filesystem, noting a minor bug and plans for wider testing.
A Nokia executive's controversial talk on DRM and open source highlights the need for better communication between corporations and the developer community.
Donald Knuth discusses his preference for Linux and critiques the shift to multi-core architecture, questioning its benefits for most software.
A 2008 link roundup discussing open source commandments, Linux desktop strategies, and industry moves from companies like rPath and Microsoft.
Guide to installing and using Compcache on Linux to optimize RAM usage through compression, improving system performance.
A guide to using the Unix command-line tools 'less' and 'grep' for efficiently navigating and searching large log files during debugging.
Explains how to use apt pinning in Debian to mix stable, testing, and unstable packages for a balance of stability and new software.
A guide to customizing Ubuntu 8.04 after installation, covering font rendering, console fonts, and Emacs configuration.
A 2008 personal review comparing the Sony PRS-505 e-reader to the Kindle, focusing on design, cost, and superior open-source software support.
Discusses a change in Linux cp command behavior where the -f flag no longer overrides an interactive alias, and offers a workaround.
Explores the philosophical debate on whether 'perfect code' exists, comparing OS development philosophies and the role of stable interfaces.
A developer shares a positive experience with automatic printer setup on Ubuntu Linux, praising its ease compared to Windows and traditional Unix methods.
A 2007 analysis of Linux power management on laptops, highlighting successes with Powertop but criticizing manual driver workarounds needed for optimal battery life.
A user details their troubleshooting process for upgrading Ubuntu from 7.04 to 7.10, including fixing package errors and display issues.
A response to critiques of the 'benevolent dictator' governance model in open source, using Linux and Debian as examples.
