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    A type of security flaw in Perl applications that experts thought could lead only to a denial-of-service attack is now believed to be much more serious.

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    As PHP apparently becomes the world's leading scripting language, the open-source LAMP burns a little more brightly.

  • Samba flaw threatens Linux file servers

    The Samba Team released a patch on Monday for the second major security flaw found in the past few weeks in the open-source group's widely used program for sharing Windows files between Unix and Linux systems.

  • Apache setup and configuration

    Apache is open source, powerful, free and runs on more than half of all Internet servers. Let's take a quick look at how to get your Apache server up and running.

  • Apache project: More than a Web server

    The Apache Software Foundation provides valuable software to any developer interested in XML or Java. Here's a look at what it has to offer.

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  • Signals from the open-source LAMP

    As PHP apparently becomes the world's leading scripting language, the open-source LAMP burns a little more brightly.

  • 'Free' is the new 'cheap' for software tools

    The release of IBM's free DB2 database points to the downward price pressure from open-source programmers' tools.

  • Database start-ups bet on open source

    Databases have been available with an open-source licence for many years. But the past few months have seen a growing number of partnerships and products aimed at maturing the industry of add-ons and support services -- vital to winning over corporate customers.

  • Open-source tools for networking

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

  • 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.

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  • Olympian server performance

    Look out, Apache--the latest Zeus Web Server is fast. Larry Seltzer looks at benchmark scores for each and tells why you should consider switching.

  • Windows Services for Unix 3.5

    Microsoft's Windows Services for Unix will be most useful if you've already made the decision to switch platforms. This free download will also make life easier for Unix experts who need to use a Windows desktop system.

  • Palm handed open-source browser

    Linux Labs has released a beta version of a Web browser for wireless-enabled Palm handhelds.

  • Swap Web servers, avoid IIS security weaknesses

    Vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Internet Information Services are causing firms to consider moving to other Web servers. Take a look at these transition strategies.

  • Encryption packages: Beyond the code

    Trying to keep corporate secrets away from prying eyes? We evaluate five encryption software packages

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