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  • Linux Australia addresses burnout syndrome

    The nation's peak Linux body will informally separate some of its governance and executive functions in a move to relieve some of the pressure on its voluntary leadership.

  • What next Linux Australia?

    Linux Australia's president believes the organisation is stuck in no man's land, and has questioned its survival. Will someone tell him he's sitting on a pot of gold?

  • Aussie Linux body faces growing pains

    The future of Linux Australia (LA) is in doubt as the organisation debates how to best carry out its operations with limited resources.

  • Working for a telco? Beware of burnout

    A survey released by recruitment firm Hudson this morning said that the fast-moving telecommunications industry is the worst in the country for employee burnout. It found that 44 percent of employers in the sector were reporting increasing levels of burnout in the workplace.

  • Aust IT managers' mental health failing

    The downturn in the information technology sector is beginning to take its toll on the mental health of senior and skilled Australian IT practitioners according to an industry analyst firm.

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  • 10 signs you need a new job

    Making a job change can be a life-altering decision, often requiring considerable courage and a leap of faith -- but it's easier if you're convinced that it's the right thing to do. Here is a list of factors that helped guide one IT professional's decision.

  • What next Linux Australia?

    Linux Australia's president believes the organisation is stuck in no man's land, and has questioned its survival. Will someone tell him he's sitting on a pot of gold?

  • For developers, it's not all fun and games

    Employees at game software makers are speaking out about demanding hours, challenging companies to change their ways.

  • The next-generation DBA

    The traditional role of the database administrator (DBA) is increasingly being automated or outsourced. The next-generation DBA will require deeper application and overall information life-cycle knowledge, says Meta Group.

  • Action plan for overworked IT pros

    It never ceases to amaze me how much management expects out of the IT department, and how few resources the IT department is given to meet these expectations. It's time to defend yourselves.

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  • Nintendo Gamecube: Hip to be square

    Nintendo's Gamecube has hit Australian shores with a low-cost thump. Don't lay down your dollars until you read our comprehensive review.

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