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Don't dismiss possibility of malicious code on Linux
As Linux rises in popularity on the desktop and with enterprise servers, virus and worm writers will do more to exploit holes in open-source systems and applications.27 Mar 2003
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NPTL centerpiece of Red Hat Linux 9 release
A Giga Information Group analyst points out that the inclusion of NPTL in the upcoming release of Red Hat Linux 9 parallels the inclusion of NPTL in the next Linux kernel.26 Mar 2003
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SuSE brings Enterprise Server to Itanium 2
SuSE Linux AG announced its first server product for the Itanium processor family.26 Mar 2003
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Is there an ODBC equivalent in Linux?
25 Mar 2003
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Quick Takes: Linux protects, serves in Louisiana
A combination of Red Hat Linux and Oracle 9i database and RAC running on Dell servers is archiving court records and distributing them in real time in Louisiana.25 Mar 2003
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OpenOffice.org, StarOffice gaining momentum, expert says
Solveig Haugland scoffs at those who believe that Microsoft Office will rule forever. "OpenOffice.org and Sun Microsystems' StarOffice will become as widely used or more so than Microsoft Office is...24 Mar 2003
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A call to action: Linux needs innovation now
Product innovation and channel partnerships are being given short shrift by Linux distributors and vendors, says Samba Team co-founder John H. Terpstra. In his analysis of the rise of Linux popular...21 Mar 2003
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Linux vs. Windows TCO: Complex issues, no easy answers
Figuring out the total cost of ownership (TCO) for Linux versus Windows for any given application is not a simple matter.20 Mar 2003
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HP to support Red Hat enterprise line
Hewlett-Packard and Red Hat announced an agreement where Hewlett-Packard will support Red Hat's high- and low-end enterprise servers and workstations on HP's Intel-based servers.19 Mar 2003
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SCO suit could set nasty precedents for Linux
Should SCO Group manage to win its billion-dollar claim against IBM, or if IBM settles with SCO, other open-source developers could emerge looking for compensation for their contributions to Linux ...18 Mar 2003
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Should I choose StarOffice or OpenOffice.org?
17 Mar 2003
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BMC exec: More shops 'moving key applications to Linux'
IT shops' interest in enterprise Linux was lukewarm 18 months ago, but now it's hot, according to Lori Allen, BMC Software Inc.'s Linux solutions vice president. In meetings with IT directors aroun...14 Mar 2003
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The Wrong Choice: Company rejects Linux, learns a lesson
Charged with implementing an application server that ran on both Linux and Windows 2000, webmaster Joe Sechman immediately chose Linux. Unfortunately, Sechman, who works for a large organization he...14 Mar 2003
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Sistina execs: Linux-based SANs spell success
Scalability used to be the straw that broke Linux's back. That's not the case anymore, according to Matt O'Keefe, CTO of Sistina Software Inc., in Minneapolis, Minn. "With a Linux cluster, an IT sh...14 Mar 2003
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Oracle lends support to UnitedLinux
Oracle and UnitedLinux made a splash at the CeBIT Conference today announcing that Oracle will provide technical support for UnitedLinux.13 Mar 2003
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Perceptions: Is Linux suitable for business desktops?
John H. Terpstra, SearchEnterpriseLinux.com advisor and Samba Team co-founder, interviewed 15 pro-Linux and 15-pro-Microsoft IT professionals about the viability of using Linux for business desktop...13 Mar 2003
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Beyond the survey: IT pros sound off on Linux desktops
John H. Terpstra responds to feedback on his article, Perceptions: Is Linux suitable for business desktops? to address an issue brought up by readers: their perception of bias in the article.13 Mar 2003
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The steps performed by the post-installer
12 Mar 2003
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Porting programs from HP-UX to Linux
12 Mar 2003
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Linux analysts, users offer varied predictions on SCO suit
There is little clarity on the long-term impact SCO Group's suit against IBM Corp. will have on Linux.11 Mar 2003