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Mono: A Progress Report Publish Date: Aug. 9, 2007
Mono has always been a bit of an outsider. Open source folks distrust it because it helps people use Microsoft technologies on non-Microsoft platforms. Microsoft people don't see the need for it. But this social outcast has been making steady progress and can offer a lot if you take the time to check it out. Edd Dumbill gives us an update on the state of Mono.
Installing Software on Debian Publish Date: Apr. 6, 2006
Debian GNU/Linux is a powerful and popular community-developed Linux distribution--and the basis for several other useful and usable distributions. One of the reasons for its popularity is the ease of installing and maintaining software. Edd Dumbill, Debian developer and GNU/Linux advocate, shows how to use Debian's tools to find and install software packages.
Using the Root Account on Debian Publish Date: Dec. 1, 2005
Debian GNU/Linux is a powerful and popular community-developed Linux distribution--and the basis for several other useful and usable distributions. With the recent release of Debian Sarge, it's better than ever. Edd Dumbill, Debian developer and GNU/Linux advocate, shows how to use the root account safely and responsibly.
What Is a Linux Distribution Publish Date: Oct. 27, 2005
The Linux kernel may be the star of the show, but like
any star, it needs a supporting cast. In this case, the
supporting cast is known as a Linux distribution--a
useful set of system and application programs bundled
with the OS. Edd Dumbill serves up overviews of the major
Linux distributions as well as the specialist distros, and
for who (or what) each distro is best suited.
Installing Debian Publish Date: Sep. 29, 2005
Debian GNU/Linux is a powerful and popular community-developed Linux distribution--and the basis for several other useful and usable distributions. With the recent release of Debian Sarge, it's better than ever. Edd Dumbill, Debian developer and GNU/Linux advocate, walks through a typical installation.
Painless Merging with SVK: An Interview with Chia-liang Kao Publish Date: Sep. 20, 2005
What's so special about SVK, the Subversion-based, distributed version control system? At O'Reilly's EuroOSCON (October 17-20)
SVK's creator, Chia-liang Kao, will explain how SVK has removed the headaches from source control. Edd Dumbill talks with Kao about SVK's painless merging, its major innovations, and more.
The Next 50 Years of Computer Security: An Interview with Alan Cox Publish Date: Sep. 12, 2005
Alan Cox is well known for
his long-standing work on the Linux kernel, but at O'Reilly's EuroOSCON (October 17-20), he will speak about computer security . According to Alan, we're just at the beginning of a long journey into getting security right. Eager for directions and a glimpse of the future,
O'Reilly Network interviewed him about his upcoming keynote.
Mozilla as a Development Platform: An Interview with Axel Hecht Publish Date: Sep. 2, 2005
Axel Hecht is a member of Mozilla Europe's board of directors, and a major contributor to the Mozilla project. At O'Reilly's European Open Source
Convention (October 17-20), Dr. Hecht will be talking about Mozilla as a
development platform . O'Reilly Network interviewed Dr. Hecht to find out if
the long-held dream of Mozilla as a development platform was about to come
true.
Ruby on Rails: An Interview with David Heinemeier Hansson Publish Date: Aug. 30, 2005
Few can have missed the rise of the programming world's latest star
platform--Ruby on Rails . Rails'
creator, David Heinemeier Hansson ,
already wowed the crowds at this year's OSCON, and is set to keynote the European O'Reilly Open
Source Convention in Amsterdam this October.
O'Reilly Network talked with him
about Rails' success and future.
Seven Cool Mono Apps Publish Date: Oct. 18, 2004
Edd Dumbill takes a look at seven of the cool open source programs being built on Mono.
What's Next for X? Publish Date: Sep. 8, 2004
Edd Dumbill offers a glimpse at what's on the horizon for the X Window System.
Will Mono Become the Preferred Platform for Linux Development? Publish Date: Mar. 11, 2004
Miguel de Icaza recently led a two-day meeting that brought together developers and early adopters of the Mono project, an open source effort to create a free implementation of the .NET Development Framework. Edd Dumbill attended the gathering and reports on how Mono could become the first-choice platform for Linux software development.
iBooks Love Linux Publish Date: Mar. 29, 2002
An iBook turned out to be a great choice for running Debian GNU/Linux. Edd Dumbill explains why, and walks us through the installation process.
RSS Moves Forward Publish Date: Aug. 25, 2000
An informative look at the proposal for the next generation of RSS by XML.com managing editor, Edd Dumbill.
