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  • Keep your disks maximised with AutoDeFrag

    AutoDeFrag has the potential to significantly reduce desktop problems, as well as to increase user productivity at a cost that makes it even more valuable for any enterprise: free.

  • The great Peruvian social experiment: Open source

    While it likely won't affect any Australian companies, proposed legislation by the Peruvian federal government could affect the open source movement worldwide.

  • Build inexpensive portals using open source Slash

    Until recently, the price of intranet portal software implementations have made them prohibitive for small- to medium-size companies. Enter open source Slash, a free alternative.

  • Linux carves a PDA niche

    Sharp is the biggest vendor, so far, to market a Linux-based PDA. We'll tell you how two members rate the Sharp device, and introduce you to some smaller companies offering open-source alternatives for handhelds.

  • Snort: Open-source eye-candy or legitimate defence?

    Snort has been touted as a vital ingredient in network protection. What exactly is it, what are the barriers to installation, and most importantly, does it really work?

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  • The great Peruvian social experiment: Open source

    While it likely won't affect any Australian companies, proposed legislation by the Peruvian federal government could affect the open source movement worldwide.

  • Build inexpensive portals using open source Slash

    Until recently, the price of intranet portal software implementations have made them prohibitive for small- to medium-size companies. Enter open source Slash, a free alternative.

  • Linux carves a PDA niche

    Sharp is the biggest vendor, so far, to market a Linux-based PDA. We'll tell you how two members rate the Sharp device, and introduce you to some smaller companies offering open-source alternatives for handhelds.

  • Win2K: Installing an open-source IDS

    Don't let hackers overrun your network undetected. Here's how to install the open source intrusion detection system called Snort so you can catch the attackers before they get away.

  • Is it boom time for IT security?

    Recent reports indicate that the IT security market is making huge gains in spending. Another study suggests that open source has no economic advantages over proprietary software in terms of security. See what all of this could mean for IT pros.

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  • OpenOffice.org takes on Microsoft Office

    The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

  • OpenOffice.org versus Microsoft Office

    The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

  • Comparing four major Linux distributions

    With dozens of Linux distributions to choose from, it can be difficult to select the distribution that’s right for a particular environment. How do Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSE measure up?

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3: An overview

    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.

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