Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures.
The founder of the Free Software Foundation, Richard Stallman, makes another move in the current Open Source-debate. In this interview, he explains his view on free software and Open Source and his criticism of Caldera-CEO Ransom Love.
The recent legal battles in which Microsoft have been embroiled, have not sidetracked Chairman Bill Gates from forging ahead with a plan to dominate the market for Web services.
Sun is to open source the last closed-source parts of Java, a move that should make it possible to fully integrate the software into Linux distributions.
Local software vendor Squiz has re-licensed its MySource Matrix tool under the popular GNU General Public License, nearly two years after facing criticism the software's previous licence wasn't open enough.
The Web 2.0 meme is percolating through all manner of media and has now reached as far as Bangladesh.
Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures.
General Public License governing heart of popular open-source OS is being updated to deal with patents, other issues. But it'll be a struggle.
Indonesia-based software developer Trabas has pledged its faith in the open source community,
Will Microsoft's much-hyped .Net strategy affect the Mac world, too? Well, it just might--thanks to two open-source projects and OS X's Unix roots--and Apple should support the effort.
The idea expressed in many articles--that GNU/Linux is good for servers but not for the desktop--is a joke. The fact is, Linux will prevail.
The Free Software Foundation is beginning celebrations of 25 years of GNU with the release of a video presented by actor and comedian Stephen Fry.
Recent disputes over the authorship of Linux are missing an extremely obvious point. Has nobody noticed?
We'll step you through the process of installing Linux alongside Windows XP so that you can boot either OS.
Microsoft's Windows Services for Unix will be most useful if you've already made the decision to switch platforms. This free download will also make life easier for Unix experts who need to use a Windows desktop system.
Red Hat has begun an effort to use its position as the dominant seller of the Linux operating system to try to smooth over a long-running divide about the look and feel of the OS.
OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 is a free, open source alternative to Microsoft's Office application suite. It is fantastic if you need basic office applications such as a word processor or spreadsheet at no cost. However, large organisations and power users may be disappointed by its lack of features and support.
History of British PCs
The cash-strapped UK National Museum of Computing is home to an exhibition of the evolution of British PCs.… Watch it now
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