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A sys admin's OSS list
An inside look at how one IT manager is using open source software.30 Sep 2004
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Eclipse Foundation: 'Who's the JBoss?'
At three years of age, the Eclipse Foundation is already an open source powerhouse with more than 60 member organizations, more than 600 available plug-ins, 30 open source projects and more than 2 million
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Mandrake seeks higher Linux security certification
A host of French developers, including Paris-based Mandrakesoft, has won a multimillion dollar contract to refine the OS to meet EAL5 security certification.29 Sep 2004
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Golden's Rules: Set your evaluation bar by OSS
Too many discussions of open source are carried on as if open source and commercial software belong to two different universes, and that an organization's choice must be either all open source or a...28 Sep 2004
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Which Linux distro is best for security?
28 Sep 2004
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Novell, others battle for govt. Linux biz
Novell is just one of many vendors catering to government accounts, as the worldwide wave of open source and Linux continues its march onto state, federal and personal desktops around the world.27 Sep 2004
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Expert: New OS e-mail client coming, but Outlook remains strong
A new open source e-mail client, code-named Chandler, could give Microsoft Outlook a run for its money, according to
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MySQL and Active Directory on same server
23 Sep 2004
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IBM pushes new design to reduce Linux blade server heat
IBM is touting a cooling design that it says lets data centers pack more powerful Linux blade servers into smaller spaces while making it easier to keep things cool.23 Sep 2004
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Will Mozilla Thunderbird be the Outlook-buster?
Mozilla Thunderbird is still in its infancy, but expert Nigel McFarlane thinks it could have the right stuff to loosen Microsoft Outlook's stranglehold on businesses.22 Sep 2004
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A comparison of OpenOffice and Microsoft Office?
22 Sep 2004
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Running Mozilla processes on Linux
Studying the threads that start when you run Mozilla can help you better understand both Mozilla and process creation on Linux.21 Sep 2004
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Sun, Microsoft OpenOffice clause not a threat
Microsoft has it in writing that it can sue for improper use of open source code, but the open source community has little cause for concern.21 Sep 2004
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Two ways to port Windows apps to Linux
21 Sep 2004
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IBM gives Linux more Power
According to one analyst, the new Linux-only OpenPower 720 server represents IBM finally backing up its bark with some bite.20 Sep 2004
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Sound off: Sun, Microsoft settlement irks some
Last week, a SEC filing revealed a settlement between Microsoft and Sun Microsystems, made last April, which would prevent the two companies from suing one another. The agreement included a provision excluding...18 Sep 2004
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What's different about an open source software implementation?
17 Sep 2004
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Golden's Rules: Open source's missing processes
I recently had the privilege to hear Stacy Snowman, a well-known intellectual property attorney, speak on a panel devoted to open source licensing issues. She addressed the challenge posed to organ...15 Sep 2004
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With open source, free isn't always a bargain
Big names like IBM, BEA Systems and Computer Associates have opened up portions of their proprietary product lines as open source alternatives. But does a free label necessarily mean users should s...15 Sep 2004
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Are there Visual Basic equivalents for Linux?
15 Sep 2004