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Open source IP case puts spotlight on patents
A lawsuit is brewing in the open source community that has the potential to change the way users look at software patents. Tom Carey, a Boston intellectual property attorney, tells customers to be wary when considering open source software. Article
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Porting Unix apps to Linux: Tackling architecture and platform differences
Worried about porting your Unix apps to Linux? Author Alfredo Mendoza offers tips on how to transition from 32- to 64-bit architecture and notes the crucial points in the porting process. Article
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Open source stirs up systems management market
The systems management space has long been a boon to traditional proprietary vendors, but strong plays from open source companies are providing new opportunities even as Microsoft provides one of its own. Article
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Chapter 28, LDAP of 'Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed'
Chapter 28, "LDAP," of "Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed" explains the installation of an LDAP server including configuration of the server and clients as well as administrative tips. Tip
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Nagios offers open source option for network monitoring
IT shops using HP or BMC monitoring tools might want to take Nagios for a test-drive. "Pro Nagios 2.0" author James Turnbull explains why. Article
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Quick fixes for Linux desktop business needs
Open source software and apps expert Bernard Golden explains why it might be better to have an outside service provider get a business started with open source software than testing it yourself. Ask the Expert
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CTO clears air about clusters vs. virtualization, blades vs. racks and more
Scali CTO Hakon Bugge discusses how to combine server clusters with virtualization technology and offers ways to develop a good virtualization strategy in this interview. Article
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OS middleware, Linux desktop high on HP's agenda
According to HP's Linux leader, middleware and the desktop adoption are the next frontiers for Linux. Find out why HP wants to have a stake in the emerging Linux desktop market. Article
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Basic Object Configuration, chapter 2 from 'Pro Nagios 2.0'
Get started on the basics of configuring your Nagios server to monitor hosts and services. Learn the differences between Nagios object types and their capabilities. Tip
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Testing Local Resources, chapter 7 of 'Nagios: System and Network Monitoring'
Keep track of your network activity with open source monitoring app, Nagios. Chapter 7, "Testing Local Resources" explains how to test plug-ins over a local network since some lack their own network protocols. Tip