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    Red Hat plans to ship the next version of its premium Linux product on February 28, debuting major virtualisation technology but missing an earlier deadline by about two months.

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    If digital-music veteran Rob Lord wanted to court controversy with his new open-source start-up, he probably couldn't have done much better than to compare Apple Computer's iTunes software to Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser.

  • Red Hat edges into higher-level software

    Linux leader Red Hat is selling subscriptions for three collections of higher-level applications that run Web sites' Java server software.

  • Sun to offer more free software

    Sun Microsystems said on Wednesday that it will offer free access to its Java server suite and N1 management software and bundle them with its Solaris operating system.

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    NEW YORK--Renting somebody else's computing systems to run corporate software is increasingly popular, and Siebel Systems is adjusting to the new reality.

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    Getting the most out of a videoconference requires some preparation and planning. In this article, we'll discuss some best practices to help make yours more productive, whether you're running the show or attending your first.

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    Security company Check Point faces vulnerabilities of its own. Will a wave of new products catch customers' eyes?

  • How to make servers run faster

    If you're already running thin clients but your servers are bursting at the seams, take a look at these four server optimisation tools that can improve your user experience.

  • Siebel lets software become a service

    The firm is embracing the rental model as customers increasingly demand more sophisticated ways to pay. Additional reading: Six CRM packages tested

  • Siebel jumps into software rental market

    NEW YORK--Renting somebody else's computing systems to run corporate software is increasingly popular, and Siebel Systems is adjusting to the new reality.

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    Yoggie's Gatekeeper Card Pro delivers powerful plug-and-play protection for notebooks, removes the need to manage multiple software subscriptions and can boost your notebook's performance by removing the security software overhead.

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    With the right packet sniffers you can truly lead the dog's life. What's most impressive is network monitoring devices will help you see problems immediately. These tools can aid in analysis, migration, monitoring, security, testing, and administration of the network.

  • Thinner and faster: 4 Optimisation tools tested

    If you're already running thin clients but your servers are bursting at the seams, take a look at these four server optimisation tools that can improve your user experience and make your servers last just a bit longer.

  • 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.

  • LindowsOS 4.0

    LindowsOS 4.0 remains the easiest Linux distribution around, but its software subscription scheme can get pricey. We'd also prefer more bundled applications.

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