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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. Tip
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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... Article
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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... Interview
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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... Article
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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. Tip
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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? Article
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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. Tip
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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... Interview
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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. Article
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Hardware spending hits its stride with Linux
A Forrester Research hardware spending survey shows strong growth with Linux at the heart of the spurt. Article