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Open Source Resources
Directories
- SourceForge - Resources for open-source developers and a directory of in-development open-source software.
- Freshmeat - Unix and related software in all stages of development. Daily release announcements. Not restricted to open-source software.
- GNU/UNESCO Free Software Directory - Lists free software packages organized and searchable by category.
- Goodie Domain Service - Software, shareware and lots of useful hints to related information. Includes directory, search and associated links.
- Google Code - directory of in-development open source projects
- IBM DeveloperWorks: Open Source - IBM's open source site includes articles, tutorials and a list of open source projects.
- Java Open Source Software - A directory of open source software focused on java.
- My Open Source - A guide to Open Source software for the Windows platform. Lists most popular downloads and offers a review of each product.
- NASA Open Source Software - Lists open source projects that could be essential to NASA missions. Help NASA with development of their projects - or simple enjoy them.
- Ohloh - Provides comprehensive metrics and analysis on thousands of open source projects and contributors.
- Open Source Scripts - Directory of scripts in various languages (Perl, PHP, JavaScript, ...).
- Open Source Software in C# (C-Sharp) - Directory of open source software focused in C#.
- Open-Source Directory - Directory of open-source and just working programs.
- Opensource Info - A listing of distributions, applications and websites including their features. Includes forums, links and the latest news.
- Osalt.com - Open Source Alternative to Commercial Software.
- OS Reviews - Website publishing reviews of free and open source software.
- OSZone - Listing companies and projects with individual reviews. Includes profile, blog related technologies and associated links.
- UNESCO Free Software Portal - A central directory of Open Source software, designed for a worldwide audience. Includes the latest industry news.
News
- Slashdot - News for Nerds. Stuff that Matters.
- Advogato - Community resource site for developers of free software; news, and diary service.
- Apache Week - A weekly e-zine focused on Apache - it includes features, reviews, and Apache jobs.
- Freshmeat - Daily news on the latest UNIX software releases. Local mirrors of majors packages. Past news are indexed and can be searched for keywords.
- Infolets - Explores projects, products, and ideas that are interesting, innovative or just plain unique.
- ismedia.org - News opinion and analysis from an open source community with a common sense-based perspective.
- I4U News - News about emerging products and the future in personal technology.
- Kernel Cousins - Open Source project to extend the Kernel Traffic idea to other Open Source projects: "cousins" of the Linux kernel. Has the potential to summarize the entire Open Source development world.
- Linux Today - News related to Open Source software and community (continuous, +email)
- Linux.com - News about the open source community.
- MozillaZine - General information on the Open Source Netscape project.
- Newsfacto.com: Linux/Open Source - Portal covering distributions, databases, development, security and servers. Lists technology news, white papers, newsfeeds and industry specific articles.
- Open Source Forge - Features news, community discussion forums, and open source press releases.
- O'Reilly Network - A news/portal site by everyone's favorite book publisher with both original and affiliate content.
- Salon 21st: The free software story - A complete listing of Salon 21st coverage of Linux and the free software / open source movement.
- Tectonic Open Source News - Open source news from South Africa including coverage of Linux and BSD.
- Temple of the Screaming Penguin - Linux-based site. Content is fairly technical; site has many links to other sites and articles. All the tech news that matters, with an Open Source software bent.
- Topix: Open Source - News about open source, collected from various sources on the web.
Organizations
- The Apache Software Foundation - Supports the development of a number of open-source software projects, including the apache webserver. Includes license information, latest news, and project sites.
- Free Software Foundation and GNU Project - Non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating restrictions on copying, redistributing, understanding, and modifying computer programs. GNU Project was begun to develop a complete free Unix-like operating system.
- Free Software Foundation Europe - European branch of the FSF. Includes news and events listings, press information, and a document archive.
- Jabber Software Foundation - Not-for-profit organization that oversees the general development of XMPP and maintains the Jabber Enhancement Proposals.
- The Linux Foundation - A non-profit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux, and promoting standardization and technical collaboration. Provides details of activities and working groups, a collaboration forum, and developer services.
- Open Source Academy - UK government portal which aims to encourage the use of Open Source Software by local authoritie. Offers opportunities for knowledge sharing and practical advice.
- Open Source Initiative - Dedicated to managing and promoting the Open Source trademark for the good of the community. Includes a definition of 'Open Source', and a list of approved licenses.
- Open Source Resource Center - Project of the Pakistan Software Export Board. Includes news, details of strategy, aims and services, discussion forums, and events listings.
- Open Source Software Distribution Initiative (OSSDI) - Distribution of open source alternatives to expensive commercial software packages, especially in education. Site shows current status, and how to help.
- OpenForum Europe - Not-for-profit organisation helping to accelerate, broaden and strengthen the use of OSS in business and government. News and events, information about OSS, and articles.
- Python Software Foundation - Non-profit organization devoted to advancing open source technology related to the Python programming language. Provides membership information, missions statement, and details of how to get involved.
- Software in the Public Interest, Inc. - Aims to help organizations develop and distribute open hardware and software. Includes news, details of supported projects, and membership details.
- Xiph.org Foundation - Non-profit corporation dedicated to protecting multimedia from control by private interests, by developing free and open protocols and software. Information about the foundation and its current projects.
- XMPP Standards Foundation - Contact info, architectural docs and a weblog on Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP), an open XML communications technology.