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  • Open source Aussies: Not poor, bearded loners

    Typical Australian open source developers are 26 years old and spend their days being bored in Canberra. Despite that, free software enthusiasts have more sex and earn more money than you might expect, a new survey reveals.

  • Australia to get full Linux security conference?

    Organisers of LCA 2005, the International Linux conference due to be held in Canberra this April, are hoping its Security mini-conference will expand into a separate conference by next year.

  • IBM teams with ACT to expand Linux Lab

    IBM Australia plans to boost its Linux development operation located in the ACT with support of the local government.

  • Is the FOSS community divided?

    One Linux Australia past president thinks so. In other Linux.conf.au coverage, a leading IT lawyer claims that an expensive and ineffective patent regime is hampering the work of Australia's software community.

  • Novell sets Open Server date, eyes government desktops

    As Novell's Australian Linux Roadshow stopped off in Sydney on Wednesday, the company set a release schedule for its Open Enterprise Server and promised Microsoft would have a tough fight to hold onto its dominance of the desktop.

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  • Is the FOSS community divided?

    One Linux Australia past president thinks so. In other Linux.conf.au coverage, a leading IT lawyer claims that an expensive and ineffective patent regime is hampering the work of Australia's software community.

  • Cashing in on Linux

    To winemaker De Bortoli, Linux has provided the opportunity to save money and free up IT staff.

  • Taking the leap to open source?

    So you've done the math and decided there may be a good business case for Linux after all. Just make sure you don't dive into the world of open source without fastening the rope securely to the bridge.

  • Australian open source winners announced

    The winners of the annual Australian Unix and Open Systems User Group's open source awards were announced in Sydney this week.

  • Have (IT) certs will travel?

    Is certification better than experience? Here's what industry analysts and IT professionals have to say, including issues with MCSE.

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    Forgotten your password again? Read on to find out how you'll be logging on, checking in, and signing off in the very near future.

  • Australian ISP Shootout

    The Internet is in the process of taking over our lives, so if you aren't connected, maybe it is time you were.

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