Warm Fuzzies Follow AISD Linux Flap

All is well after a teacher's misunderstanding about open-source software sparked much unexpected ire

"...Ken Starks, founder and director of the HeliOS Project, Linux isn't just an operating system. It's a religion. So..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

Linux Top Gun

This Saturday at the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown, hx0rs and newbies alike will compete in the third installment of the Linux Top Gun.

"...alike will compete in the third installment of the Linux Top Gun. Vying for Fry's gift certificates and the..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Screens Feature by Lindsey Simon

Linux Top Gun

"...Directed by: Various. Linux Top Gun is a computer competition taking place at..."

Jan. 9, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Revolution OS

"...to make the story of the creation of the Linux operating system comprehensible to even the least tech-minded of..."

March 22, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dangerzone

Austin's programming elite tangle Friday night at Mojo's in a Linux Top Gun contest.

"...defense operation using the Apache Web server and the Linux operating system. Wireless laptops from one team will attempt..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Screens Feature by Lindsey Simon

What I Learned at the Dot-Bomb Revolution

Robert Bryce recounts his short, happy career in the Internet wave

"...to my next point. The Future Is Java and Linux Microsoft isn't going away. Regardless of what the Department..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Your 15 Minutes Are Up, Mr. Gates

Top Nine Cyber Stories

"...8. Linux and the Open-Source movement prove that it might not..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and do profit (legally) from GPL'd software such as Linux -- just ask Red Hat, IBM, or Hewlett-Packard...."

March 7, 2003 Column

TradeMark of the Beast

"...writer and open-source (that is, free operating software like Linux) advocate Joe Barr -- has bounced from user group..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In the Beginning … Was the Command Line

"...us to download and install the already free alternative Linux system. Yet IBM's recent announcement that it is adopting..."

April 7, 2000 Books Review by Sidney Moody

Top 10 Technology Stories of 1999

"...4. Linux and Open Source. Part two of a one-two punch:..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...have confirmed that they're running a pilot to implement Linux and other open-source software on its computers. The city..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Information Wants to Be Worthless

Money was never the most interesting thing about the Internet. Which is a good thing, since now it's gone.

"...Scandinavian and fishy. You wouldn't believe how many active Linux zealots there are in India. India is right next..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Bruce Sterling

What's the Big Idea?

"...together and fund and build a training facility for Linux system administrators and programmers in East Austin. Make it..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Local Bestsellers

This week's top ten bestselling titles come from Desert Books.

"...1. Running Linux, Third Edition by Matt Welsh..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Books Column

Iron Writer

"...bedroom contains several machines, all networked, running the new Linux operating system and anything else that catches his fancy...."

Aug. 6, 1999 Screens Feature by Cary L. Roberts

Body Hacking and Human Augmentation Conference Celebrates All Things DIY Cyborg

Get chipped (or don’t) at BDYHAX

"...now," he explained. Highlights this weekend include an implanted Linux computer (i.e., inside a warm, living human body) and..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

One in a Crowd: Children of Morta

Help crowdfund a return to the glory days of 2D gaming

"...on calling it) will launch for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with distribution via Steam; they're also hoping to get..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Art and the Arduousness

Daniel Kliewer's hypnotic moving paintings

"...science and programming. At one point I taught myself Linux."..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Quick, to your blogs!

"...TV in their living room: TiVo, which is a Linux box...."

March 13, 2007 SXSW Post by Marrit Ingman

Luv Doc Recommends: Linucon

Austin Crowne Plaza, Friday, October 8, 2004

"...up in Dallas … except … for the computer geek/sci-fi/animé/techie/Linux/gaming contingent, who will be getting their code on over..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

In Space

BitTorrent

"...Developed ostensibly by Bram Cohen to spread Linux files and other freewarez from user to user, BitTorrent..."

May 7, 2004 Screens Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Fat Man on Game Audio

Sheet Music

"...Don't expect linear. If you want linear, go read Linux for Dummies...."

Oct. 31, 2003 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Plays Well With Others

How Creative Commons is redefining copyright law and what it means for artistic collaboration across the Internet.

"...of programmers volunteered their time, and a decade later, Linux, an open-source operating system, is used on 27% of..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Screens Feature by Michael May

Current File-Sharing Services

"...popular because it works over multiple platforms (PC, Mac, Linux, Unix), LimeWire offers creative ways to fetch files with..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

No Commitment Necessary

As the economy takes a dive, many high tech workers find themselves stuck on the temping treadmill

"...at NeTraverse, a company that makes software that allows Linux users to use Windows applications...."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Bad Dog's Good Deeds

Contrary to its name, the new Bad Dog Comedy Theater isn't a mean spoiler on Austin's comedy scene. It's about bringing things together, like improv / sketch comedy and stand-up, two veins of comedy that are almost always separate.

"...bold spirit behind the Bad Dog. Much as the Linux folks and their "open source" movement have infused the..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Arts Feature

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...bedrooms, alternately licking their wounds and scrambling to learn Linux in their increasing off-time while waiting for Titan A.E...."

May 5, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Off The Bookshelf

"...5. Running Linux by Matt Welsh..."

May 28, 1999 Books Review

... In With the New

More on Upgrades for PCs

"...operating systems available that run on the PC platform. Linux and OS2 are two popular alternatives. There are also..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone