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Oracle Enterprise Linux displaces Red Hat at publishing company
In its migration from Red Hat Enterprise Linux to Oracle Enterprise Linux, the magazine publisher Bonnier Corp. has streamlined support at lower cost.28 May 2008
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Nonprofit chooses Ubuntu for servers, OpenOffice for desktops
After opting for Ubuntu and other open source products to handle its data and communications, an archaeology firm deems the choice less costly and more flexible -- and the work more manageable.28 May 2008
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Settings to optimize an XFS file system
To improve system performance, explore this guide oin XFS file system program settings.23 May 2008
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Red Hat debuts 5.2 version; Novell issues service pack
Red Hat has released RHEL 5.2 with improved virtualization and clustering. Meanwhile, Novell has issued its service pack for SUSE Linux with greater interoperability.21 May 2008
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Novell SUSE Linux price cut may target Red Hat's mainframe aspirations
Novell's recent price cut for SUSE Linux Enterprise for System z mainframes signals a move to forestall Red Hat from gaining a toehold in the mainframe market, says an analyst.21 May 2008
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How to use XFS management tools
While XFS is a valuable file management software, a strong understanding of its management tools is central to reaping its benefits. Learn how to use XFS commands from an expert.19 May 2008
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Hardy Heron (Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition)
Hardy Heron is the code name for version 8.04 of Ubuntu, the open source Debian -based Linux distribution. Hardy Heron was released in April 2008 and succeeded Gutsy Gibbon. Hardy Heron is widely r...16 May 2008
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Novell extends interoperability with Microsoft
Novell will create open source extensions to Microsoft, and mixed shops stand to benefit. But Red Hat may lose out, as Novell outpaces Red Hat's interoperability efforts.16 May 2008
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Linux shop adds Solaris for performance boost
The die-hard Linux shop Real Time Matrix made an unexpected defection to Solaris 10 to beef up its processing power.15 May 2008
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Managing RHEL 5.1 VMs with the command line interface
With the command line interface, system administrators can minimize the hassles of managing RHEL virtual machines, or VMs.13 May 2008
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How to boost RHEL 5 security, admins' control
With this three-step approach, securely install Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1, bypass more complex security and avoid the ill-advised "install all" approach, advises an expert.13 May 2008
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GNU General Public License (GNU GPL or simply GPL)
The GNU General Public License, often shortened to GNU GPL (or simply GPL), lists terms and conditions for copying, modifying and distributing free software.10 May 2008
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Sun gives OpenSolaris commercial support for first time
Sun Microsystems has launched OpenSolaris, a free operating system, with ZFS file backup and other features to make it easier to modify and test software.07 May 2008
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Red Hat gives JBoss stronger network management capabilities
Red Hat has launched JBoss Operations Network 2.0, which enables data centers to manage, monitor and upgrade hundreds of computers from a single console.06 May 2008
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WebLoad: An introduction
Learn about the formerly open source project WebLoad, including potential obstacles to implementing the load-testing software and software project management tips.05 May 2008
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Windows Server 2008 has slim lead over Ubuntu in power test
Windows Server 2008 has a slim lead over Ubuntu in one power consumption test, but differences among operating systems make true comparison difficult, vendors say.02 May 2008
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RHEL 5.1 breaks transaction processing records in financial services
Record-breaking transaction processing rates for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) will fuel adoption of RHEL within the financial sector, says Red Hat VP Scott Crenshaw.01 May 2008