For users who chose Android over competing mobile operating systems because it was released under a free and open source license (Apache), or because they didn’t like the overbearing control exerted on them from certain smartphone manufacturers, it’s not hard to see how the existing Android marketplaces would leave a lot to be desired. These markets are full of [...]
GRUB 2.0 Officially Released
Vladimir Serbinenko announced today on the gnu mailing list the official release of Grub 2.00. Grub is arguably the best piece of software in the world for managing several operating systems at boot time. I’m proud to announce the release of GNU GRUB version 2.00. Since this version has a round number it has been [...]
Petition To Expand US Government Use of Free Software
A petition has recently been put up on “We the People” that suggests the US government looks to expanding their use of free and open source software in an effort to cut spending. “We the People” is a section of the White House’s official website where any citizen can submit petitions and have the rest [...]