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Linux on 64-bit blades: Choosing the right servers and distributions
Mix Linux and 64-bit blades well, and you'll get super performance, stability and flexibility, says consultant Patrick Green. Here, he offers tips on how to avoid compatibility mishaps. Tip
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Unix shops ignore signs of market decline
Unix shops stick with data center workhorse platform for support, performance and familiarity benefits. Meanwhile, midrange Unix feels the pinch from less expensive mainframes and increasingly robust scale-out options. Article
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BackTrack: The gotta-have free security tool you've never heard of
Get the power of Linux-based security tools on Windows with this free suite of open source security tools. Contributor and vulnerability assessment expert Kevin Beaver introduces BackTrack and explains its network security testing features. Tip
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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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Microsoft Windows apps versus Linux and open source
How does Linux compare to Windows in 2006? Experts weigh in on that question in these articles, comparing the operating systems' security, reliability and usability. Get insiders' views on Microsoft's proprietary stack versus open source software, as... Spotlight
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Open source router on par with Cisco, users say
To avoid paying top dollar for Cisco routers, two IT pros tried Vyatta's Open Flexible Router. Is it a viable alternative to the proprietary norm? Find out from these two savvy users' stories. Article
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Now shipping: Red Hat-JBoss application stack
Existing Red Hat customers can now reap the benefits of having JBoss middleware in their application stack. But IT managers who have already deployed custom open source apps will need to weigh JBoss' pros and cons before making a change. Article
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Mainframe programming and open source -- Where's the beef?
While mainframe shops are beginning to scratch the surface of using open source on Big Iron, IT shops aren't taking advantage of open source development. Tip
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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
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OSS alternatives to proprietary desktop apps
Open source apps and software expert Bernard Golden recommends Firefox and OpenOffice 2.0 as two open source alternative to proprietary Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer. Ask the Expert