5 signs you're a groff programmer: I first discovered Unix systems in the early 1990s, when I was an undergraduate at university. I liked it so much that I replaced the MS-DOS system on my home computer with the Linux operating system. read more: Opensource.com Jim Hall Supporting Open Source. Have you tried: Sailing in …
How to know if you're ready to switch from Mac to Linux: It’s been almost two years since I switched from Mac to Linux. I used Apple for about 15 years before my move and was a complete Linux newbie when I installed my first distribution in summer 2018. read more: Opensource.com markosaric Supporting Open …
You're a failure! Now what?: Failure is inevitable; the important thing is to know what to do after you fail, says Michael Gat, a project manager and data science consultant, in his Lightning Talk, “You’re a Failure! Now What?” at the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE). With good humor, Michael’s presentation offers ways …
How to get involved with open source if you're a cat: We humans are social creatures, and we’re really smart and advanced, so there’s no need for us to read an article about how to get involved in open source. Cats, on the other hand, are socially awkward, sometimes aloof, sometimes overly sensitive, and a …
7 mistakes you're probably making: It can be tough to start a new open source project. You have an awesome idea in your head, but it takes work to turn it into a productive, healthy, engaging community. Sadly (as seems to be the case in practically anything), the same mistakes are made over and over …