An eminent software developer has claimed that the pressure to be first to market with new technology is leading to a decline in software quality, but that standards are higher in the open source world.
The current flap between SCO Group and the Linux community brings back memories of summer 1995. It was an unforgettable time for me, in a bad way.
Red Hat, IBM and an open-source consortium are each beginning serious work to advance Linux for use on desktop computers.
Two companies have announced a new version of Security-Enhanced Linux, in a bid to build business from additions to the bare-bones operating system.
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Windows Defender for Vista has failed miserably when it comes to protecting users of Microsoft's latest operating system from a very basic attack.
When companies launch a brand new product it usually takes some time to weed out the niggling issues; but how many systems need to break before the situation is recognised as a disaster rather than an unfortunate blip in quality control?
The Open Source Development Labs, an industry consortium devoted to improving Linux, plans to launch an initiative Monday to bring the open-source operating system to mobile phones.
Linux is not just the operating system for power users anymore. Janet Valade discusses the tangible benefits of open-source software and Linux.
So you've done the math and decided there may be a good business case for Linux after all. Just make sure you don't dive into the world of open source without fastening the rope securely to the bridge.
CIOs and IT managers deciding which operating system will suit their enterprise face a tough task. ZDNet Australia looks at some tips to help you make the decision.
A consulting group has found that a key networking component of Linux is of higher quality in several ways than that of competing closed-source software.
Microsoft's shared source chief Jason Matusow on how the programme will spread beyond platforms and whether Office source code will be released. The question is, does anybody want it?
These days, the question is not whether you can use Linux, but where you can best use it. Is there more to Linux than Apache and file and print serving? ZDNet Australia investigates.
Microsoft has disclosed technical information vital to allowing third-party developers create software that works well with Windows.
The next version of the Palm OS, destined for high-end gadgets, is designed to fend off increasingly tough competition from Symbian and Microsoft.
Ubuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly, both casual and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications.
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