Tag: software

  • Seven Linux-Only Apps

    Seven Linux-Only Apps

    Why Do I Use Linux? It’s the Apps, and Here Are 7 of My Favorites. Many people say they would switch to Linux if it didn’t mean having to give up on a specific app. In my case, it’s the opposite. There are quite a few Linux-only apps that I love, and more are popping…

  • All Swiss Govt Software to be Open Source

    All Swiss Govt Software to be Open Source

    Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source. The United States remains reluctant to work with open source, but European countries are bolder. Several European countries are betting on open-source software. In the United States, eh, not so much. In the latest news from across the Atlantic, Switzerland has taken a major step…

  • Developing a Game on Unreal 5 and Linux

    Developing a Game on Unreal 5 and Linux

    In November 2022, we started a side project in my company, a video game called Cuprum 2929. Because I love Linux (being a full user since 2009) and I’m the owner of the company, I made the bold decision to fully develop it on Linux. While this is largely true, I have to put a…

  • State of Education in Secure Software Development

    State of Education in Secure Software Development

    WASHINGTON, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Linux Foundation Research and the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) are pleased to release a new report titled “Secure Software Development Education 2024 Survey: Understanding Current Needs.” Based on a survey of nearly 400 software development professionals, the analysis explores the current state of secure software development and…

  • New Firefox Available for Download

    New Firefox Available for Download

    Mozilla has pushed today the final build of the Firefox 128 open-source web browser, which will be officially announced on July 9th, 2024, so it’s time to take a look at the new features and improvements. Firefox 128, which is the new ESR (Extended Support Release) series, includes a revamped dialog to clear user data,…

  • Can Raspberry Pi Run Linux? What You Need To Know

    Can Raspberry Pi Run Linux? What You Need To Know

    So you’re on the hunt for a single-board computer (SBC) for your embedded systems or networking projects. In your search, you’ve probably run across dozens of recommendations pointing to the Raspberry Pi, and it’s for good reason. This board may be small at 85 by 56 mm, but it’s pretty mighty and versatile. In fact,…