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  • Joomla open source CMS prepares for prime time

    It's been a hectic six months for the Joomla open-source CMS since its split from the Mambo project, but an even busier six weeks lie ahead.

  • AU government launches open source content system

    Senator Eric Abetz on Wednesday launched a free open source content management system (CMS) for use by government departments and not-for-profit organisations.

  • Open-source CMS: On the rise

    Alternatives to traditional content management products are now ready for prime time, but there are several factors to consider when selecting an open-source solution.

  • Squiz bows to GPL pressure

    Local software vendor Squiz has re-licensed its MySource Matrix tool under the popular GNU General Public License, nearly two years after facing criticism the software's previous licence wasn't open enough.

  • Season of discontent: CMS vendors left out in cold

    CMS companies are getting squeezed by large enterprise vendors and the rise of custom solutions, and it might just end up being good for the industry.

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    Tax Office needs to rethink open source objections

    The Australian Tax Office CIO Bill Gibson claims that one of the reasons he hasn't deployed much open source software is due to security fears, with the code not subject to enough "technical scrutiny".

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  • How to choose an open-source CMS

    Tips on how to select the right application.

  • Open source for content management

    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.

  • Choosing the right CMS

    Should you deploy a commercial, open source, or customised CMS? This article examines the pros and cons of each approach to help you make the right choice.

  • Open-source Mambo project faces rift

    Backers of Mambo are deeply divided over how to govern the open-source project.

  • Open-source CMS: On the rise

    Alternatives to traditional content management products are now ready for prime time, but there are several factors to consider when selecting an open-source solution.

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