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Being a dominant data center platform takes time -- even for Linux
Experts say Linux's improving scalability and reliability make it a viable data center platform. Economic issues and potential patent fights, however, could slow its evolution. Article
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Linux powers building of online digital images catalog
An IBM pSeries Power 4 server running Linux is being used to build what will ultimately be the largest repository in the world for digital moving images. Article
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Linux rescues Oracle implementation for lighting manufacturer
Lithonia Lighting, a Georgia manufacturer of commercial lighting equipment, switched to Linux to cure a memory-mapping problem Windows experienced during an Oracle implementation. Article
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Orbitz finds Linux a good travel companion
Online travel agent Orbitz has recently switched its application servers from Solaris to Linux, deepening its commitment to Linux. Article
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Traveling without style
How to get along outside the US. Tip
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Fact or FUD? Attorney offers views on SCO allegations
Scott Nathan, an attorney who specializes in technology-related matters, answers questions from IT administrators regarding the SCO Group's legal action against Linux. Article
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Perens: IT pros must lobby for open-source
Open-source pioneer Bruce Perens urges IT managers to lobby for the protection of open-source software from the infringing threat of software patents and legal liability. Article
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Analyst report: IBM, HP Linux strategies lead
D.H. Brown's Linux Strategies and Solutions report identified IBM and Hewlett-Packard as Linux leaders in services, support, application focus, breadth of product lines and more. Article
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Tractor Supply gets out of WinTel's no-scale rut
The Tennessee-based chain of stores details its move from a Windows-on-Intel environment to a PolyServer cluster running on Red Hat Linux. Article
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The Wrong Choice: Two true tales of misspent energy, cash
Two enterprises struggle with a proprietary purchase and quickly learn they made wrong choices. Article