Open-source software is non-proprietary software that can allow for collaboration and modification among developers. While developers are typically encouraged to view, modify, and improve open-source ...

If you've spent money on a piece of software, and then watched it fail to do the one task you paid money for, open-source ...

When it comes to file compression, 7-Zip is hands down the best choice. Although Windows already offers a half-baked file ...

Microsoft confirms Open XML has gained ISO ratification. Looking ahead, expect scrutiny of the standards process and minimal change in the marketplace. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering ...

Microsoft Office and other full-blown enterprise resource planning systems are expensive, but there are alternatives out there that tailor their services to small businesses. Using open source ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover themes and trends driving M&A in the Digital Economy. For the typical technology prosumer, the idea of open-source, ...

The OpenChain Project, which is attempting to bring a little more clarity to the turbulent world of modern open-source licensing, is the latest beneficiary of Microsoft’s open-source redemption tour.

Enterprises must apply Zero Trust to open source: continuously validate dependencies, minimize exposure and plan for ...

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 forward with its ...

Creating a bootable USB drive is a cornerstone skill for anyone interested in exploring different operating systems or working in system administration. A bootable USB drive allows a user to boot into ...

Open source has become a major force in the world of IT, and today a startup that has built a profitable operation by developing business management software on the principle is announcing a sizable ...