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In a few years' time, almost all businesses will use open source, according to Gartner — whether IT managers know it or not.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in many iterations and distributions of Linux.
Novell has extended a set of development tools so they can be used to write applications and other software for rival Linux distributions, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS.
2007 saw more key executives leaving their posts than those joining companies. We take a look at who left their hot seats last year and why.
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In Mannheim, a preference for "open" standards -- not cost -- is driving the German city's shift to Linux.
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A consortium of Linux vendors created to promote the commercial use of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution has released its first product, and plans more.
Backers of Mambo are deeply divided over how to govern the open-source project.
The rural Spanish region of Extremadura has seized on the potential of open-source software to improve the lot of its citizens and kick start the local economy.
XenServer still has a fair way to go in order to catch up to the current functionality already offered in VMWare and Microsoft's virtualisation solutions -- but it's quickly improving and is a lot more affordable.
An appreciably large NAS server targeted for small- or home office use, above-average performance and considerable storage space make the Iomega Storcenter Pro 150d a great solution for data archiving and backing up PCs in your office.
Ubuntu is a well integrated, practical and absolutely free Linux distribution. There may be worries about support, but the Canonical organisation is building a good reputation and the head of steam in the wider Ubuntu community should provide decent local support from third parties, too.
We'll step you through the process of installing Linux alongside Windows XP so that you can boot either OS.
One of the newest enterprise versions of Linux on the scene is Red Hat's Enterprise Linux 3-the latest version of Red Hat's industrial strength open source server. Here's a highlight of its most important features.
Almost by stealth, the Linux desktop is here -- and at last it knows how to make itself at home.
Can you use a Linux system successfully in a Windows-dominated environment? That's what SuSE's Linux Desktop is designed to facilitate. We find that you can, although there are plenty of glitches to iron out.
Lindows 2.0 is like Baby Bear's porridge--it's just right. This new operating system isn't too hardcore for the average user, and it's nowhere near as expensive to buy and operate as Windows.
If a dictionary-sized PC is too big, how about one the size of a video cassette? Or a pack of playing cards?
Linux Labs has released a beta version of a Web browser for wireless-enabled Palm handhelds.
Telstra mobile code reader
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In the second part of his interview, Defence CIO Greg Farr talks about outsourcing, the skills crisis and reveals his most urgent IT priority.
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