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Open source vet looks inside Microsoft's SourceForge knockoff
Open source software advocate W. Jason Gilmore attended a recent Microsoft confab for Web developers. Here, he offers views on Microsoft's Codeplex, a code repository that mimics SourceForge. In another column, he discusses Redmond's Linux-friendlier... Column | 25 Sep 2006
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Mozilla fixes several Firefox flaws
Several flaws could be used for man-in-the-middle, spoofing and cross-site scripting attacks. Mozilla has released Firefox 1.5.0.7 to address the problems. Article | 19 Sep 2006
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Open source stacks move into critical operations
IT managers must understand the changing dynamic of open source software stacks if they hope to benefit from flexibility and vendor independence down the road, says analyst Raven Zachary. Article | 12 Sep 2006
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Eclipse director: Open source development bests proprietary
At EclipseWorld, executive director of the Eclipse Foundation Michael Milinkovich told SearchOpenSource.com that Microsoft Vista's 'hairball' of code will be bested by an open source plug-in model. Article | 11 Sep 2006
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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 | 31 Aug 2006
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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 | 25 Aug 2006
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Linux vendors' war of words over Xen won't hurt technology's potential
As Novell and Red Hat trade barbs over their respective versions of Xen's future, IT managers shouldn't get distracted but should be wary that the technology still has some limitations worth looking into. Article | 25 Aug 2006
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Open Season: LinuxWorld edition
SpikeSource continues to bolster its VAR ranks; EnterpriseDB saddles up to Sun and Solaris 10; Linspire gives free Debian-based desktop Linux distro a push into the wild. Article | 10 Aug 2006
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Centeris CEO: Managing Linux servers in a Windows world
Two years ago, Linux and Windows didn't play well together in the data center. But not any more. Today, Linux is creeping into Windows-only worlds more than ever. Article | 08 Aug 2006
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Open source lures cost-conscious CIOs
Can't foot the bill for high-end enterprise software? Some midmarket CIOs are turning to emerging commercial open source vendors. They've got the goods, they're eager for your business and the price is right. But there are some risks, so go in with y... Article | 01 Aug 2006