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  • Big Blue battles image problems in effort to woo SMBs

    IBM is hoping to attract small and medium-sized businesses, but some critics say it has some tough image problems to overcome before it finds success in the SMB market. 

  • It's for nerds, stupid

    Politics.slashdot.org, a new Web site from the technology and news forum Slashdot.org, could be a boon to political pundits who love seeing page views skyrocket after their story gets picked up. Insiders call it the "Slashdot effect." But the big deb... 

  • Mandrakesoft finds footing with new roots

    The past few years have been a roller coaster ride for Paris-based Mandrakesoft, which filed for bankruptcy protection in January 2003, emerged in March 2004 with a nine-month plan to repay its creditors, thanks in part to the company's first prof... 

  • Open source advocates dismiss Gartner piracy report

    A Gartner report is claiming that 80% of PCs with pre-installed Linux being shipped to emerging markets will eventually run a pirated version of Windows. Some open source advocates, including Jon "Maddog" Hall, are wondering where Gartner got its num... 

  • Advanced job interview techniques for IT pros

    Being interviewed for a position can be stressful. Follow these tips to help you stand out amongst your competition. 

  • With open source, free isn't always a bargain

    Big names like IBM, BEA Systems and Computer Associates have opened up portions of their proprietary product lines as open source alternatives. But does a free label necessarily mean users should snatch it up? 

  • Outsourcing woes touch independents, too

    Not having a boss doesn't mean the outsourcing trend won't hurt you. Find out what you can do to protect yourself. 

  • Brazil, meet Linux

    Earlier this month, IBM sealed a deal with the Brazilian government with the introduction of a Knowledge and Technology Center, of CDTC, at the University of Brasila (UnB) that will promote Linux and other open source standards.

    The cente... 

  • Governments getting cozy with Linux

    Government adoption of Linux is spreading, and consultants and vendors say it's a trend that's here to stay. 

  • Hardware spending hits its stride with Linux

    A Forrester Research hardware spending survey shows strong growth with Linux at the heart of the spurt.