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OpenBSD 6.9 Released
May 1, 2021 Ian Darwin
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Free and Open Source Software
Jan 1, 2021
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True Cybergeeks will route around the iPhone hype
Go straight to the Open alternative
Jun 26, 2007 Ian Darwin
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On Strike for a better world?
Nope, just making my choices for better software.
Jun 13, 2007 Ian Darwin
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The Open Source Cell Phone
My 100th blog entry discusses OpenMoko, FIC, Linux, Sun and more
May 29, 2007 Ian Darwin
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Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt; An Eternal Brown Triangle
Microsoft again using the almighty state to crush free software
May 21, 2007 Ian Darwin
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OpenJDK steps closer to full GPL open source
Only builds on a few major platforms, and with additional license terms
May 10, 2007 Ian Darwin
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Open Source is Free; Microsoft Free to Continue the Big Lie
Mar 8, 2007 Ian Darwin
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Sun WebCast regarding Open Source Java
Nov 12, 2006 Ian Darwin
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Starving the Golden Goose
Who pays for Open Source Software?
Mar 24, 2006 Ian Darwin
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Recent posts
Buy this Framework Laptop Now to Avoid Buying Your Next Few!

Unlike laptops from most manufacturers, the Framework Laptop was designed from the outset to be sustainable; this lightweight, stylish beast is field-upgradable and field-repairable. In the company’s own words: "Proof that designing products to last doesn’t require sacrificing performance, …

September 13, 2021 Read
3D Printers Getting Bigger

As 3D printing gets more popular, even mainstream, the "build volume" of new printer models is increasing. This specification is the size of the largest model you can print on a given printer. Sovol’s SV06 retails for US$400 and has a volume of 300x300x340mm. On a more commercial scale, …

February 21, 2023 Read
Qubes OS: Not just for security nerds

Security often seems like a joke: there seem to be more, and better-funded, bad actors than security practitioners. What can the average person do? One thing would be to just stop using computers and smartphones. But 99.783281% of the two people I polled on that question wouldn’t go near that …

November 4, 2022 Read
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