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    Microsoft's products have been left off a list compiled by the Defence Signals Directorate that aims to evaluate and advise whether software is appropriate for use by Australian Government agencies

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  • IBM, Cisco form open-source storage group

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  • Group urges limits on open source

    The US Defense Department should think twice before embracing open-source software, a trade association is advising.

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    Scientists at Berkeley are close to releasing an open-source software code that could do for routing what Linux did for operating systems.

  • How open source is losing the charity battle

    Non-profit organisations are keen to take advantage of emerging technologies such as social networking for fundraising and software as a service for administration, but a lack of perceived support options is keeping them away from open source software and focused on traditional providers such as Microsoft.

  • VoIP the right prescription for Melbourne medical chain

    It may have had its share of teething pains, but medical clinic chain Medi 7 has used its VoIP and open source Asterisk PABX rollout to improve call routing and slash thousands of dollars in telecommunications costs.

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    A myriad of open-source products for administering networks is readily available. We look at a few that are particularly useful to Cisco administrators.

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    Company president Jonathan Schwartz has ordered an open-source makeover. Can it put Sun back on the right course after continuous periods of revenue decline?

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