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Open source software and the innovation evolution
There were dozens of open source vendors pitching service and support at the OSBC, but sometimes all a customer needs is a little innovation. Article
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Microsoft: Open source not that open
Four years into its Shared Source Program, Microsoft is looking to cash in on what's worked for the open source community. Article
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Open source pitchmen face tough sell at OSBC
Three open source startups had no shortage of concerns to address as they pitched their products to chief information officers at this week's Open Source Business Conference. Article
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Massachusetts' CIO defends move to OpenDocument
A public hearing concerning Massachusetts' plan to dump Microsoft for OpenDocument featured a fair share of controversy as the state's CIO tried to fight off naysayers. Article
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Plenty of news heading into Open Source Business Conference
A slew of announcements being made ahead of this week's Open Source Conference included word from Black Duck Software, Open Source Strategies and Emic Networks. Article
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The truth about open standards
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Stopping Linux desktop adoption sabotage, part three
Outspoken consultant John H. Terpstra identifies a plausible series of events that could lead to the U.S. IT industry to second-class status. Article
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Stopping Linux desktop adoption sabotage, part one
Is Microsoft using its considerable resources to hinder adoption of Linux on the desktop? Outspoken IT consultant John H. Terpstra thinks so, and he intends to prove it. Article
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Bourne shell
The Bourne shell is the original UNIX shell (command execution program, often called a command interpreter) that was developed at AT&T. Named for its developer, Stephen Bourne, the Bourne shell is also known by its program name, "sh". The shell promp... Definition
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Linux picks up steam in public sector
A partnership between Red Hat, IBM and Trusted Computer Solutions Inc. should give Linux a push forward with government users. Article