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University moves toward open source despite some resistance
The University of Southern Florida's health sciences department has been a roller coaster ride of Linux and Windows, but system administrator John Scott has managed to convert the health services center into a beacon of openness in an otherwise pro-W... Article | 01 Jun 2006
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Smaller businesses take another look at open source apps
Aided by VARs and software certification firms like SpikeSource, smaller businesses are keeping open mind about open source software for possible big rewards. Article | 24 May 2006
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SugarCRM CEO Roberts: On Microsoft and open source CRM
SugarCRM has taken on proprietary vendors with much success. Now CEO John Roberts believes the old guard systems are set to be surpassed permanently by open source. Article | 23 May 2006
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PostgreSQL vs. SQL Server: PostgreSQL is right for the Microsoft stack
Is open source database PostgreSQL ready to replace Microsoft's SQL Server in the enterprise? Web application developer and author W. Jason Gilmore tackles the question in this column. Article | 15 May 2006
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IT managers eye security and new operating systems among top spending priorities
A global survey by IDC says IT managers at big companies expect to invest in security, new operating systems and Windows products in the next 12 months. Article | 08 May 2006
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Minister promotes Linux beyond the pew and into the data center
It's no shock that someone who calls Microsoft an "economic terrorist" would balk at the idea of allowing the company's software to run on his computer. The Rev. Don Parris, a Linux devotee, says he doesn't hate the company. He just wants to replace ... Article | 03 May 2006
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E-mail privacy with PGP
Using PGP and GPG for e-mail encryption, decryption and digital signatures can give you the keys to digital security and keep your IT shop safe from spoofing and hacking. Article | 02 May 2006
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CEO counts 50 top business apps for open source, part 2
Enterprise-ready apps are no longer a scarce resource. Just take a look at this top 50 apps list, courtesy of Dave Uhlman, CEO of Uversa. Article | 02 May 2006
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OpenDoc group ranks surge; expect global support
Promoters of the Open Document file standard say membership has quadrupled. They now expect a favorable vote when it comes time for ISO certification next month. Article | 20 Apr 2006
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LinuxWorld: Maintaining the impact of open source applications
At LinuxWorld, SearchOpenSource.com interviewed Maria Winslow, open source practice leader for Virtuas, to talk about her views on emerging open source technologies. Article | 07 Apr 2006