Design thinking is a fresh way of reframing everyday projects and problems. Find out what all the fuss is about as we show you how this creative approach fits perfectly with the principles of open source, collaboration, and sharing.

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Intro to design thinking

It's more than a trend. Businesses around the world are embracing design thinking and reaping the rewards. We interview our own VP of Brand Communications + Design to find out why.

Better Linux release notes through design thinking

by Karsten Wade

The Fedora™ Documentation Project improves their release notes by taking a cue from the newsroom. See design thinking principles applied to an open source endeavor.

Nashville institution influences Summit design

by Michael Pittman

What do you get when you cross a 21st-century technology company with a 19th-century print shop? A collaborative effort that combines the best of both worlds. The proof is in the poster.

[Graphic] design exposed

An interview by Josh Gajownik

Two designers talk about freedom, the graphic design industry, and the crippling nature of copyright. One is our own, the other a pioneer who offers up his source files free for fair use.

Design books that inspire us

Want more information about design thinking? Here's a few of our favorite books on the subject.

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Podcasting in open source

by Rebecca Fernandez

From portable music players to hacking iTunes, this article will have you ready to download, produce, or push for your favorite podcasts in OGG format--on any platform.

The Nashville Feed: Sounds of Music City

   The Nashville Feed brings together independent musicians and Nashville culture in a monthly podcast. Hear producer Dave Beronja's thoughts--and some of his favorite free music--in this audio interview.

Lyceum: One installation, many blogs

by John Joseph Bachir

Good news, bloggers. The geniuses at ibiblio have been busy developing Lyceum, an open source multi-user blogging tool based on WordPress. Get the details (and check out the demo installation).

Release early, release often: Why?

   Greg DeKoenigsberg interviews Chris Blizzard on the open source principle, "Release early, release often."

Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux

by Tim Burke

You asked: How do features get into the next release of Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®? We say: It all starts with the Fedora™ Project. The first article in our four-part series explains the differences between the Fedora Project and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and the benefits and purposes of both.

Nashville by day or night

by Kelly Jo Garner

Heading to Nashville for the Summit? A Music City local tells us what to see, where to eat, and which places are still open after the Summit parties.

Running Linux on small servers

by Rebecca Fernandez

Can open source benefit file, print, or web servers? See how Linux's reliability and stability make it perfect for the job. Plus, make your IT guys love you: Win your company a Red Hat infrastructure package valued at over $20,000.

FAA saves $15 million

The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced a migration to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Find out what they've gained and how much they've saved in the process.

Muvee-making with Linux and Xen

  When Muvee Technologies started their business, they needed cheap, stable servers. Red Hat Linux was the answer. As they grew, they needed more robust networks that could support more tasks and users. They migrated to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and it was easy. Hear why they chose Linux both times.

Why Red Hat is interested in virtualization

  Tim Yeaton explains why Red Hat launched the Virtualization Resource Center, what virtualization can do, and why customers are looking for it. Listen to his perspective on virtualization and the future of server utilization.

In each issue:

• Editor's blog
• Red Hat speaks: Ben Levenson, Quality Engineering team lead
• From the inside
  • News
  • Whitepapers and case studies
  • Global events
• Ask Shadowman: Shadowman's Summit-bound
• Tips & tricks: Unkillable processes, apache, fonts, and more
• Fedora status report