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Opinion: Five reasons why you should never use PostgreSQL -- ever
In an effort to dispel some FUD, Jason Gilmore's opines on several of the most commonplace reasons for not investigating PostgreSQL. Article
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Niche Linux servers break out of HPC into enterprise
Watch out, IBM, Dell and HP! Linux server vendors that have carved out a space in high-performance computing markets are taking their tailor-made servers into new enterprise markets, providing a welcomed change for businesses that want to save money ... Article
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Mainframers battle bugs in new virtualization
Early adopters offered strong support on the latest mainframe virtualization release z/VM 5.2. Customers especially liked the 64-bit upgrade, but some shops had an easier implementation than others. Article
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Finding hidden treasures in OpenOffice 2.0's Charting Wizard
Take a tour of the multilayered charting tools of OpenOffice 2.0's Charting Wizard, as you learn to create, edit and master the art of making a polished chart. Tip
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Hybrids: How free+fee OSS models put vendor support on solid ground
How can vendors offer free enterprise software and be financially strong enough to provide commercial support? It's all about hybrids, says expert Julie Hanna Farris. Find out how to determine if a commercial open source vendor has the chops to suppo... Article
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OpenDocument Alliance to fight looming 'digital Dark Age'
The potential for a digital information Dark Age has never been stronger, but the formation of a new alliance of vendors, academics and users could be what's needed to keep the light on. Article
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Sharing a Calc document in OpenOffice
Office suites expert Solveig Haugland recommends linking spreadsheets so multiple users of a single Calc document may edit it simultaneously. Ask the Expert
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Deploying Linux: Should you pre-compile binaries or roll your own?
The completion of precompiled packages and maximizing machine performance are two powerful incentives for Windows admins to use Linux and compile an OSS package. Tip
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How-to: Working wonders with OpenOffice 2.0's Web Wizard
The OpenOffice 2.0 Web Wizard wowed this reviewer. Find out how to use it to open a whole new world of Web publishing without having to mess with DreamWeaver. Tip
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Step-by-step how-to, part two: Cool mail merge tools in OpenOffice 2.0
OpenOffice 2.0's vastly improved Mail Merge Wizard 2.0 has the chops, and it's pretty cool, says OpenOffice expert Solveig Haugland. Find out how to use it in tour. Tip