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MySQL's move to begin offering parts of its namesake database as closed source only will apply only to plug-ins such as encryption and compression according to co-founder David Axmark.
Adobe has knocked open-source creative tools with executive John Loiacono claiming open-source software is not right for everything or everyone.
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Selecting the right relational database management system can be tricky, and the range of platforms to choose from is enormous. What are your options, and which solution fits your needs?
Open-source software is starting to expand into the big-ticket infrastructure-software market dominated by Microsoft and others.
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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?
Unlike in North America and Europe, several factors are driving a greater interest in the Asia-Pacific region for open source content management-related technologies.
OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 is a free, open source alternative to Microsoft's Office application suite. It is fantastic if you need basic office applications such as a word processor or spreadsheet at no cost. However, large organisations and power users may be disappointed by its lack of features and support.
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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.
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The new version of Microsoft's widespread Office software package won't likely spur immediate mass upgrades among businesses upon its release, analysts said, due in part to a complex set of added features.
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