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Open source security in government
IT managers often fret about security when choosing between proprietary and open source solutions, but experts say not to worry. In many cases open source actually provides greater security. Writer Andrew Bardin Williams explains the benefits of open... Article | 19 Apr 2006
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When to mix proprietary code with Linux
Bruce Perens, co-founder of the Open Source Initiative, takes a break at LinuxWorld to talk with us about open source issues of the day -- licensing, lawsuits and enemy lines. Article | 06 Apr 2006
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HP lets user take Linux for a virtual spin
HP TestDrive let one vendor try out Linux on Itanium before committing to a specific hardware platform. Other shops can learn a lesson from this virtual testing ground too -- just make sure what you want is certified on HP. Article | 29 Mar 2006
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Microsoft's high prices drive FSW to Linux, open source
Microsoft's high costs and pricing policies are driving FSW Inc. into the arms of the open source community. The company's IT director describes how and why FSW switched to Linux and open source apps and to server virtualization and OpenOffice deskto... Article | 28 Mar 2006
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How one bank found a perfect balance for Linux and Windows
Here's how one network engineer strikes a balance between Linux and Windows. Kerry Miller finds the right spot for both at First Victoria National Bank in Texas. Article | 16 Mar 2006
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Niche Linux servers break out of HPC into enterprise
Watch out, IBM, Dell and HP! Linux server vendors that have carved out a space in high-performance computing markets are taking their tailor-made servers into new enterprise markets, providing a welcomed change for businesses that want to save money ... Article | 14 Mar 2006
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OASIS gives Microsoft Office another punch with ODF Adoption Committee
OpenDocument was in the news again this week as OASIS launched a new committee designed to unseat proprietary file formats like Microsoft Office. Article | 08 Mar 2006
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Terpstra: Don't choose or pitch Linux, open source just for cost savings
In this interview, Samba team co-founder and author of "Hardening Linux," John H. Terpstra, advocates finding the best fit for your IT organization. Article | 16 Feb 2006
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Kusnetzky: IT shops' needs drive Open-Xchange's new Outlook
Former IDC analyst Dan Kusnetzkyconnects the dots between the Open-Xchange Server 5 updates and trends in corporate IT strategies. Article | 15 Feb 2006
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SCALE Linux Desktop 10 news revisited, revised
Novell's Linux desktop 10 will include improved file sharing, security and interoperability features, plus support for Visual Basic macros in Excel. Article | 15 Feb 2006