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  • Investigating open source

    The proprietary/open source dilemma confronts governments and businesses everywhere--it's only a matter of scale.

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    Red Hat released its Fedora Core 5 version of Linux on Monday, giving enthusiasts new graphics and virtualisation abilities, as well as some desktop utilities based on a software framework from Microsoft.

  • Mandriva founder puts OpenOffice in Firefox, IE

    OpenOffice, the open-source alternative to Microsoft's Office productivity suite got a boost on Wednesday when Ulteo, a company staffed by Linux veterans, launched a service that lets people run the OpenOffice.org suite in a browser.

  • IBM joins OpenOffice.org community

    IBM on Monday joined the OpenOffice.org community, providing a boost to supporters of the OpenDocument Format (ODF).

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    In Mannheim, a preference for "open" standards -- not cost -- is driving the German city's shift to Linux.

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  • Sugar Suite 4.0.1

    Sugar Suite from SugarCRM is a comprehensive, streamlined tool which offers indispensable services to both a company's employees and its customers.

  • Microsoft's answer to Linux

    Despite threat of Linux and open source, software powerhouse's Server and Tools division brings home double-digital revenue growth -- again.

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    Will the increasing popularity of the Firefox open-source browser propel it into mainstream businesses or will Microsoft up its game to compensate?

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Reviews (8)

  • Sugar Suite 4.0.1

    Sugar Suite from SugarCRM is a comprehensive, streamlined tool which offers indispensable services to both a company's employees and its customers.

  • Is Linux taking over the enterprise?

    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.

  • Windows XP: Is it for you?

    Windows XP continues to be a hot topic amongst Australia's IT professionals. ZDNet Australia takes a look at some tips and analysis.

  • Can't decide on an OS? Run them all!

    IT administrators, try Linux or OS/2 without buying a whole new PC (or losing your current OS). System Commander 7.0 runs multiple OSes with ease.

  • Palm versus Pocket PC: Which is better?

    Palm is the reigning champ of PDA OSs, but Windows Mobile 2003 is gaining ground fast. Which PDA operating system packs the biggest punch?

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