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LOL: Was Linux forged in Mordor?
Fact or fantasy? Another wild story about the origins of Linux. This one involves a Finn from Helsinki. Article | 27 Oct 2004
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LOL time: A penguin's bite gives Linux a bark
Can a bite on the nose by a penguin be the true source of Linux development? Article | 21 Oct 2004
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How IT pros got hooked on open source software
Three IT pros talk about how they discovered open source software, took a risk and made the jump, and where that move has led them today. Article | 20 Oct 2004
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Linux gains are more than money
After the recent release of three reports all claiming 30% savings by using open source, it is fairly safe to say open source can save you money. Two analysts weigh in on Linux's other strengths and how those strengths, not the money, will keep Linux... Article | 19 Oct 2004
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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 | 07 Oct 2004
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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 | 06 Oct 2004
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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 | 05 Oct 2004
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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 | 15 Sep 2004
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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 | 13 Sep 2004
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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 | 02 Sep 2004