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The keys to a successful open source software project
Open source issues and strategies expert Maria Winslow gets right to the heart of what makes a solid open source project. Ask the Expert
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2006: Time to plan your company's escape from Microsoft
This is the year to plan your company's great escape. The window of opportunity to fly from Microsoft's proprietary cage is open wider than ever before. Column
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Security audits for Linux
Security expert James Turnbull recommends resources for hardening your IT fortress. Ask the Expert
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Profit margin limitations in selling OSS support
Open source software and applications expert Bernard Golden describes the limitations of selling software support for non-core technologies. Ask the Expert
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Encouraging innovation and financial support in OS software
Open source issues and strategies expert Maria Winslow describes what propels open source projects towards mainstream success. Ask the Expert
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Practical approach to OS vs. proprietary
Open source issues and strategies expert Maria Winslow explains why proprietary software sometimes wins over open source options. Ask the Expert
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Easing the migration from Windows to Linux
Open source issues and strategies expert Maria Winslow gives guidance on how to smooth the corporate feathers for Linux migration. Ask the Expert
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Migrating from Oracle 9i to PostgresSQL 7.3.4 using Ora2Pg
Unix-to-Linux migration expert Ken Milberg gives advice on how to use Ora2PG for preserving information in databases transitioning from Oracle 9i to PostgresSQL 7.3.4. Ask the Expert
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Strategies and resources for porting to open source
Unix-to-Linux migration expert Ken Milberg recommends resources for porting Solaris and ClearCase to open source alternatives. Ask the Expert
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Golden's Rules: Will proprietary vendors' open source deals help IT shops, OS movement?
It seems like a week can't go by without announcements of open source companies cozying up to proprietary vendors, or vice versa. Does this sound a death knell for the independent open source movement? Does it mean that proprietary vendors are using ... Column