Two open source desktop recording tools
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but a video demonstration can save much talking. I'm a visual learner, so seeing how to do...
David Both: My Open Source Story
Here I am, almost 30 years into my personal crazy open source story, and it shows no sign of abating. And my problem is that I like to know how things work and to fix things. I started fixing TVs, ours and the neighbors’, when I was nine or ten. Read on to discover how that led me into the open source world.
Why it’s important for leaders to mentor and support others
After decades in the tech industry with invaluable mentorship, a seasoned professional is now giving back by mentoring new tech aspirants through DigitalBridge. This nonprofit offers adaptive online training for aspiring tech professionals, breaking barriers in traditional education and creating inclusive opportunities in tech. Additionally, participation in open source communities and events like All Things Open enhances this mentor’s ability to guide and inspire learners into digital careers, embodying a cycle of learning and giving back.
MS-DOS 4.00 released as open source software
Why it’s important that Microsoft released this old version of MS-DOS.
Open Source and Music Playback
For me at least, music is an indispensable part of my day; much more so than streaming video or television. I tend to be an...
Use rclone to put your files in the cloud
There are lots of third party applications out there that purport to solve my sharing-with-the-cloud problem. I chose Rclone – an open source command-line program that can be used to copy files between computer file systems and the cloud, providing backup, restore, duplication, one-way and bi-directional synchronization and even “file streaming” – making a folder appear virtually in your physical filesystem. Not just with Google Drive, but with all sorts of cloud providers, both proprietary and open source.
Mozilla Unveils Llamafile: A Game-Changer for Large Language Models in AI
Mozilla, a pioneer in open-source software, has once again made a significant contribution to artificial intelligence by introducing the Llamafile. This innovative technology is designed to simplify the deployment and utilization of large language models (LLMs), marking a significant leap forward in AI.
What open source means to me
When I entered the open source community 12 years ago, I didn’t know the meaning of open source software. I had to Google the definition when I was offered a copy editing role on the Opensource.com team at Red Hat.
Open Hearts, Open Source: Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Creativity and Community
It’s Valentine’s day so we have to share the love!
Open source runs on non-code contributions
Sometimes the hardest part of becoming an open source contributor is realizing how much you have to offer.
Looking ahead to 30 years of FreeDOS
Learn about the origins of this classic open source operating system.
Millions of Openly Licensed Images and More at Your Fingertips
Openverse is an open-source search engine that contains over 700 million openly licensed images, audio clips, and more.
Teaching technical writing with open source
In addition to my work as a consultant, I also teach a few courses on technical writing. One of these is a course about writing...
Audio Preservation Challenges
Creation of DVDs from unusual file formats can be a challenge. Open source tools can be used in creative ways to make this possible.
How to encourage positive online communication in your open source community
The Drupal community uses nudges to keep conversations productive and inclusive. Threaded online conversations are a relatively new form of communication that can improve knowledge...
