Linux on POWER
Anyone familiar with GNU/Linux will not be surprised by the fact that this operating system runs on almost all known processors. However, very few people are aware that mere support just might not…
Postgres-XC — A PostgreSQL Clustering Solution
What started with a simple relational database system, is expanding its horizons by developing new technology that satiates the ever-increasing need for more data storage, greater transaction throughput and higher availability. Using a…
Some Glimpses of the ‘Dark’ Internet in Protest of SOPA/PIPA
Well, the time has come — January 18, 2012 — and many of the Free/Open Source Software project/advocacy sites, some popular news/discussion sites, as well as our favorite encyclopedia Wikipedia’s English version has…
Lisp: Tears of Joy, Part 7
Lisp has been hailed as the world’s most powerful programming language. But only the top percentile of programmers use it because of its cryptic syntax and academic reputation. This is rather unfortunate, since…
The Socket API, Part 5: SCTP
This article on socket programming deals with the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP). Similar to TCP and UDP, SCTP provides some features of both. It is message-oriented, and provides a reliable sequenced delivery…
It Can Be a Multi-billion Dollar Industry: Dries Buytaert on Drupal Businesses, Drupal 8…
Dries Buytaert, the creator and project lead of Drupal, recently visited India. LINUX For You caught up with him to understand his plans on expanding Drupal’s reach in India, what we can expect…
Aadhaar: A Testimony to Success of FOSS in India!
It is heartening to see how FOSS is powering one of India’s most prestigious and mammoth e-governance initiatives — the Aadhaar project from the Unique Identification Authority of India. For those of you…
An Interview with Fedora Project Leader Jared Smith
John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” Jared Smith,…
Partitioning in PostgreSQL
Partitioning refers to splitting a large table into smaller pieces. This article covers the basics of partitioning in PostgreSQL. Currently, PostgreSQL supports range and list partitioning via table inheritance. Basically, you have to…
Linux on POWER
Anyone familiar with GNU/Linux will not be surprised by the fact that this operating system runs on almost all known processors. However, very few people are aware that mere support just might not…
Lisp: Tears of Joy, Part 7
Lisp has been hailed as the world’s most powerful programming language. But only the top percentile of programmers use it because of its cryptic syntax and academic reputation. This is rather unfortunate, since…
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January 27, 2012Postgres-XC — A PostgreSQL Clustering Solution
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Digital Magazine Store Magzter Uses Open Source to Slash Costs
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January 27, 2012Aseema CEO: High Time Non-telecom Device Engineers Latch on to Android Skills
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It Can Be a Multi-billion Dollar Industry: Dries Buytaert on Drupal Businesses, Drupal 8…
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Calsoft Labs CEO: FOSS is Something You Learn While You Work
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Dell India R&D Centre is 10 — Team’s Take on Milestones, Roles & Responsibilities, FOSS
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November 1, 2011Open Source India: A Celebration of True Sprit of Open Source
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January 18, 2012Some Glimpses of the ‘Dark’ Internet in Protest of SOPA/PIPA
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