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Chapter 3, Content chunking pattern of 'Ajax Patterns and Best Practices'
Ajax is useful for creating Web apps that respond immediately to user requests. Chapter 3 of 'Ajax Patterns and Best Practices' explains incremental construction of Web pages to allow the user greater control of content and logic. Tip
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Complete desktop packages
Open source apps and software consultant Bernard Golden recommends Linspire/Freespire as having a complete desktop package. Ask the Expert
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OSS alternatives to proprietary desktop apps
Open source apps and software expert Bernard Golden recommends Firefox and OpenOffice 2.0 as two open source alternative to proprietary Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer. Ask the Expert
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Getting started with Linux: Installing, find apps for enterprise Linux
In this tip, an expert lists open source and Linux-supporting software that could replace proprietary apps and gives advice on finding application support. Tip
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Two ways to migrate to OSS
Open source apps and software expert Bernard Golden recommends trying to run Windows on Linux or switching over completely to open source apps. Ask the Expert
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Open source servers serve up challenges
Before you dive into do-it-yourself open source, make sure you know your technology. An expert walks readers through his experience installing and configuring open source server app Mambo. Article
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Removing Web access from Firefox
Security expert James Turnbull recommends Web resources describing how to access the HTML functionality of Web browsers without allowing Web access. Ask the Expert
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Support: Bigger isn't always better
Open source apps and software expert Bernard Golden explains why a bigger company doesn't necessarily mean better support. Ask the Expert
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Xen: Getting started with virtualization
Get started with virtualization using free, open source Xen. Find out the latest news, expert advice and tips for using Xen in your data center. Fast Guide
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Digium points Asterisk toward enterprise VoIP
Digium, profitable since 2002, is pushing into the enterprise for deployments of its open source PBX. A $13.8 million cash infusion from a high-profile venture capitalist may give it the boost it needs. Article