Top 50 Open Source Blogs
Open source software is supported by a large community, and this vibrant community has produced some top-notch blogs. They cover everything from open source news to the latest releases to tutorials and hacks.
We've hand-picked these blogs because they know their stuff, are regularly updated, are easy to navigate, and are incredibly useful. So give them a go—you're sure to learn something new.
- Alec Notes: A simple blog dedicated to Fedora Linux. Alec is a programmer specializing in PHP, mySQL and Javascript and a Fedora Linux hobbyst. When he runs into a problem at work, he posts the solution on his blog. He also covers new software developments.
- All you will need on linux: All you will need on linux is a Linux tip blog. The posts tend to be hacks to solve specific problems the writer has encountered.
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- Android Developers:
Android Developers is a resource for people who program with Android. It has all the latest Android news and explanations of updates.
- Biodegradable Geek:
Biodegradable Geek is essentially a personal blog by a open source programming enthusiast.
- Bright Edges: Run by an engineering student, Bright Edges combines Linux/GNU tips with a personal blog.
- BSD Punk: A personal blog by a Tennessee-based network consultant, this site often has interesting Linux and other open source language tips and tricks. He also posts news that piques his interest.
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- Club Ubuntu:
Club Ubuntu is another great source for Ubuntu tutorials and information.
- Dckap:
Dckap is a technology services firm that also maintains a blog about open source and business.
- Dedicated to Providing Quality Information on Linux and Distro: This blog does what its name says it will: it provides quality information about Linux and its distros.
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- Developer Station: Written by computer science grad student Rahul Kavi, Developer Station has a plethora of good tips and tricks for open source software, mostly Python and Java.
- Development Cycle: Development Cycle is run by an Australia-based Linux administrator. He blogs about tips and tech news.
- Earth Info:
Earth Info is a blog about PHP and MySQL tutorials, tips, and news.
- Fox Bunny's Journal: Written by a Linux programmer and videogame designer Branko Vukelic, Fox Bunny's Journal has good tips and tutorials.
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- Freeware 4 Review: Freeware 4 Review does exactly what it says: it reviews freeware.
- Going GNU: Going GNU is written by Shrinivasan, a Linux programmer who blogs about his day-to-day experiences.
- How to Forge: This blog offers technical Linux tutorials. In the true open source spirit, anyone can contribute to them and anyone can use them.
- I' Been to Ubuntu: This blog has posts and video tutorials for Ubuntu and Debian.
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- Internetling:
Internetling is a semi-personal Linux news blog—it covers any Linux-related events the writer finds interesting.
- Java PitStop: Java PitStop is a useful source for Java-specific news and information.
- Larry the Free Software Guy: Larry is the editor and publisher of Open Source and Free Software Reporter. In his blog, he covers news relating to the open source software movement.
- The Lazy Sys Admin: The Lazy Sys Admin is a blog about Linux tips and hacks, as well as whatever news items catch the blogger's eye.
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- LiFunTech:
LiFunTech is dedicated to finding and linking to open source updates and applications.
- Linux Hug:
Written by Janith Bandara, Linux Hug combines Linux tips, tutorials and news.
- Linux Insider: This blog is put out by ECT News Network, one of the largest e-business and technology news publishers around. They have several people blogging about news relevant to the Linux community—usually more political- and business-related than technical.
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- Linux Insight:
Linux Insight offers technical tips and tutorials for Linux.
- Linux Masters Blog:
Linux Masters is dedicated to Linux and Linux distro tutorials, mostly Ubuntu.
- Linux Today: Linux Today is a zealously pro-open source news blog.
- Linux.com Blog:
This blog is run by The Linux Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. The foundation has several writers who blog about Linux news.
- Looking for the Source Code of Life:
A blog by coder Aditya Patawari, Looking for the Source Code of Life offers tips and tutorials on Linux and Linux distros.
- nixCraft: Written by Unix Sys Admin Vivek Gite, nixCraft is is a great source of Linux tips, tutorials, and news.
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- Off the Beat:
Bruce Byfield writes for Linux Magazine. His blog covers news in the open source community.
- OMG! Ubuntu!: OMG! Ubuntu! is a publishes Ubuntu-related news, articles, interviews, and tips.
- Open Business: Open Business focuses on news relating to the way open source technology is affecting the way people do business.
- The Open Road: This blog is part of CNET and is run by Matt Asay, who is a leading open source business strategist. He discusses open source strategy and politics in a comprehensive but easy to understand manner.
- Open Source Business News: Open Source Business Review covers news related to open source business community.
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- Open Source Development: Open Source Development covers recent updates in open source technology. It emphasizes e-commerce innovations.
- Ordinary Tux: Ordinary Tux posts tutorials and tricks about Linux, Android, and other open source technology.
- The Plenitude of Arboreal Beauty: Written by programmer David Siegel, PAB has good tips on a variety of open source topics.
- Rebol Tutorial: Rebol Tutorial offers tips and tricks for programming in Rebol.
- Red Hat Enterprises: Red Hat Enterprises is a blog about updates to Red Hat's Linux programs.
- Revolt: Revolt offers news about updates to open source and web development software.
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- Slashdot: The tagline explains it all: "News for Nerds. Stuff That Matters." While this blog covers a range of development topics, it focuses on Linux and open software.
- The Spirit of Delphi: The Spirit of Delphi has tips and tutorials about programming in Delphi, C#, C++,Ruby, Python, and Java. It also has more general tips about program management and the other tech jobs the writer works on.
- Stefano Laguardia:
Stefano Laguardia is an interesting blog for open source news with a legal focus.
- Tech Stuff: Tech Stuff mostly links to places where you can download cool open source programs, but it occasionally has good tips and hacks as well.
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- Technical Zone: Technical Zone is a good place to find straightforward reviews and summaries of the latest software.
- Things You Should Know About Linux!:
Thins You Should Know About Linux covers Linux-related news.
- Ubuntu!: Ubuntu! is a blog about Ubuntu tips, tricks, and tutorials.
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- VirtFoundry: VirtFoundry is a blog about Linux, system administration, and virtualization. It focuses mostly on Linux tips and tricks.
- WebMasters Software: WebMaster Software covers developments in open source software, especially phone- and web-based ones.
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