- Entropy is a scientific concept, as well as a measurable physical property, that is most commonly associated with a state of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty. The term and the concept are used in diverse fields, from classical thermodynamics, where it was first recognized, to the microscopic description of nature in statistical physics, and to the principles of information theory. It has found far-ranging applications in chemistry and physics, in biological systems and their relation to life, in cosmology, economics, sociology, weather science, climate change, and information systems including the transmission of information in telecommunication.
- Techrights (techrights.org)
The site was founded in 2006 and it focuses on Free/libre (sometimes known as Open Source) software, especially GNU/Linux. Why it counts: This site offers an independent and direct analysis of world affairs, especially in the digital realm, not seeking to appease any commercial interests in doing so.