Open source is the creative practice of appropriation and free sharing of found and created content. In the Technical world, it is rather like a program in which the source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge.
For most populace, Asia is still considered to be a laggard when it comes to embracing of new technologies on the Internet. But according to Open Source vendors, this trend could well see a change in the near future.
Open-Source community and Outsourcing are poles apart, but the most striking thing they have in common is the dependence on their modes of communication.
There are times when the need to switch a job is high on the agenda and it gets essential to breathe a new air into one's professional life. It's pretty humane to make mistakes, but there are a few concerns which are a strict no-no when we think of switching from one organization to another.
The day is not far where we can see students all over the globe contributing to the development of open source and also enriching their pedagogy through a number of applications.
With the advent of LiveCDs, the perception for Linux has changed quite dramatically. What was one believed to be a geek's operating system is now being used by school kids, doctors and grandpas too!
Linux enthusiasts have always touted for Linux to be one of the best operating systems ever. Their voice grew shriller with the advent of Microsoft Windows Vista in the market.