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Open source rating system streamlined and ready for primetime
After months of tweaking, the model framework for the Business Readiness Rating has been released and includes software taxonomies provided by IDC. Article
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Dissecting BrainShare: The corporate desktop battle can officially begin
As Novell re-introduces its Linux desktop, more open source advocates are beginning to believe that the call for widespread Linux desktop adoption is leaving the realm of zealotry and entering the mainstream. Article
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Engineer's take on Novell's new SuSE desktop, server, Linux roadmap
Novell's new SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (SLED 10) is beating Microsoft Vista to market by months, and the Xen virtualization features in the upcoming SuSE Enterprise Server are right on target. In short, Novell's Linux roadmap looks great. Now,... Column
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HP lets user take Linux for a virtual spin
HP TestDrive let one vendor try out Linux on Itanium before committing to a specific hardware platform. Other shops can learn a lesson from this virtual testing ground too -- just make sure what you want is certified on HP. Article
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Microsoft's high prices drive FSW to Linux, open source
Microsoft's high costs and pricing policies are driving FSW Inc. into the arms of the open source community. The company's IT director describes how and why FSW switched to Linux and open source apps and to server virtualization and OpenOffice deskto... Article
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Ogg Vorbis: Music to your ears
The author of "Linux Multimedia Hacks" recommends using OS music player Amarok, explains why Ogg Vorbis has superior sound quality to the MP3 format and offers a handy audio hack. Tip
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Robin Miller: How OpenOffice 2.0 stacks up against Microsoft Office
Author Robin Miller compares OpenOffice 2.0 and Microsoft Office in this interview. He also calls for the open source community to come down from its IT ivory tower and deliver personable and usable training options for first-time OpenOffice and open... Article
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How one bank found a perfect balance for Linux and Windows
Here's how one network engineer strikes a balance between Linux and Windows. Kerry Miller finds the right spot for both at First Victoria National Bank in Texas. Article
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Red Hat pledges 'integrated virtualization' platform
Red Hat executives announced that the next evolution of the enterprise Linux platform would have an integrated, easy-to-install virtualization platform. Article
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The mystery of the missing mail merge
Seeking a simpler mail merge solution for OpenOffice 2.0? This tip guides you through selecting your starting document, data source and the fields to insert. Tip