Klaus Knopper is the creator of Knoppix and co-founder of LinuxTag expo. He currently works as a teacher, programmer, and consultant. If you have a configuration problem, or if you just want to learn more about how Linux works, send your questions to: klaus@linux-magazine.com

If you need a tool to make minor modifications in OpenStreetMap, Potlatch 2 is a useful choice as a fast and easy-to-use editor.

The WordPress plugin repository contains many nifty plugins. We take a closer look at three in particular that can extend the functionality of your WordPress installation.

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community.

• Android gains market share
• VMware Workstation
• Perforce on Demand
• openSUSE 12.2 released
• CUDA 5 rc
• Web Foundation index measures world
• New Z shell release first since 2004

If you need to add graphical elements to Python script, EasyGUI can help beginners and experts alike.

If you want to put together a web application in your favorite language and publish it for free, you will find Heroku a convenient helper. The service even allows you to bring your own web server.