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Bruce Byfield

Bruce Byfield (born May 13, 1958) is a Canadian journalist who specializes in writing about free and open source software. He has been a contributing editor at Linux.com, and his articles have appeared on the Datamation, LWN, Linux Developer Network, and LinuxPlanet sites.

What do Free and Open Source Software Leaders Think of Microsoft?

Open Source
No user of free and open source software (FOSS) can escape having an opinion about Microsoft. Microsoft...

GNewSense, the Present and the Future

Open Source
You would think that a GNU/Linux distribution dedicated to shipping only free software would be uncontroversial. After...

Ulteo Virtual Desktop: Running GNU/Linux in Windows

Open Source
2008 is shaping up to be the year that GNU/Linux hit the Windows desktop. Already the year...

Business Logic vs. Free Software Idealism

Open Source
These days, business and free software co-exist with little friction. Although you still find some members of...

Nine Steps to Optimal GNU/Linux Desktop Setup

Open Source
Configuring GNU/Linux does not end when the installation CD ejects, nor even after the post-install wizard runs....

GNU/Linux: Source Code and Human Rights

Open Source
James Maguire, Datamation's managing editor, claims he has no interest in software whose source code is available...

Ubuntu Hardy Heron: Beyond the Hype and into the Dilemma

Open Source
Stephen King once observed that the first review of his books was important because later ones often...

Ubuntu on Windows: Wubi

Open Source
One of the signs of Ubuntu's soaring popularity is that the computer press enthusiastically credits the distribution...

Eleven Tips for New Xfce Users

Open Source
Last year's DesktopLinux.com's survey showed Xfcewas the third most popular desktop environment. Granted, it was a distant...

KDE 4: Key Improvements and User Tips

Open Source
After three weeks of using KDE 4 on my laptop, I continue to find new features and...
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