SINGAPORE--As the commoditization of Web mapping software became increasingly evident, Autodesk made the move to release the source codes of its once-proprietary MapGuide product. Famed primarily for ...

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Free and open software have transformed the tech industry. But we still have a lot to work out to make them healthy, equitable enterprises. When Xerox donated a new laser printer to the MIT Artificial ...

We trace the rise of free open source software—code that can be freely modified and shared—from philosophical outlier to modern powerhouse Underlying every piece of software you use is source code ...

When someone buys a new smartphone, often they're preoccupied with the camera specs or the size of the screen or its storage capabilities. It's easy to overlook one of the most foundational aspects of ...

We list the best open source software, to make it simple and easy to install multi-purpose software at no extra cost to you or your business. Open source software is any kind of program that anyone in ...