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Firefox fans unfazed by IE 7
IT administrators like the security improvements in IE 7. But for those who use Firefox, Microsoft's browser upgrade isn't enough to make them switch. Article
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Make Linux 'gorgeous,' Ubuntu leader says
If Ubuntu Linux is going to make it in the enterprise, it must be 'pretty,' says Ubuntu's Mark Shuttleworth. But good looks alone won't excuse the Linux community from addressing other ease-of-use issues. Article
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ActiveSync standards will cause ripples in wireless market
In this interview, Scalix's open source programs director describes calendaring standards, discusses the difficulties companies encounter due to a lack of TNEF support and explains how SyncML will affect interoperability standards. Tip
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Open source databases place pressure on Oracle, SQL Server
Open source RDBMS PostgreSQL is making its way into business' software portfolios. Find out where PostgreSQL is best put to use and why businesses prefer a big name product. Tip
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Open Season: Firm bets the farm on open source database
Agricultural firm replaces IBM DB2 with EnterpriseDB; Eric Raymond joins Freespire board; GroundWork 5.0 now live. Article
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Oracle overhauls Sleepycat's original Berkeley DB
The new version of Berkeley DB, the embeddable database Oracle acquired along with open source stalwart Sleepycat Software, promises better performance and the ability to do upgrades on the fly. But does Oracle really have open source street credibil... Article
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Requirements for porting to Linux
Unix-Linux migration expert Ken Milberg explains the scheduling and preparation requirements for porting apps to Linux. Ask the Expert
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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
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Complete desktop packages
Open source apps and software consultant Bernard Golden recommends Linspire/Freespire as having a complete desktop package. Ask the Expert
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VMware exec sees virtualization, virtual appliances boosting enterprise Linux adoption
VMware director of data center products Patrick Lin says virtualization will boost corporate Linux, and virtual appliances will reduce operating system sprawl. Article