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    Novell didn't invent certifications, but it did pioneer their value in the marketplace. Recent updates to the CNE program have reinvigorated the certification. Before charting your course toward the CNE, here's what you should know.

  • Open-source Visionary: Winning respect not a concern

    Red Hat's CTO claims future struggles for open source may involve political and political challenges in copyright law or digital rights management or intellectual property issues, rather than winning respect.

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