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Security differences between Linux and Unix
As close cousins, both Unix and Linux share many similar security concepts. But there are significant differences in how, and exactly what, security is implemented on Unix and Linux platforms. These differences, however, are more dependent on the par... Ask the Expert
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Sun follows money trail with open Java
Sun is opening the source code for its Java apps server, and for one analyst it's all about "follow the money." But will it work? That Big Blue cloud is still lingering. Article
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What's the future of the open source revolution?
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Binary arithmetic and bit operations -- Chapter 3 of Write Great Code
Chapter 3 explores arithmetic, logical and bit operations on binary data. Tip
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'Goodbye' to a friend
Over the weekend, my colleagues and I learned that Nigel McFarlane has died. Besides being a well-known Mozilla, Web standards and open source advocate, Nigel served as a SearchOpenSource.com site expert and contributor. Column
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Making money with open source
SpikeSource CEO Kim Polese explains the money-making and money-saving opportunities being created by the open source development model. Article
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Greater support wins Linux customers
Support from larger companies leads one SMB to put its faith in Linux. Article
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Building and running modules - Ch. 2 of Linux Device Drivers, 3rd edition
This chapter introduces all the essential concepts about modules and kernel programming. Tip
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Under a Big Blue shadow, HP Linux servers thrive
Linux server market share numbers can be tricky, with HP touting itself as a leader and IBM garnering all the press. For one analyst, it's all about identity. Article
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SAP lures top level managers from rivals
Ramping up the software battle in the ERP market, SAP yesterday announced that it has hired senior level executives from Oracle Corp. and other rivals in recent months. Article