XenSource has endowed its flagship virtualisation product with better Windows support, the company announced on Monday, but a new version due in June will bring greater changes.
The problem with open source software is a lack of understanding, not a lack of support, according to a Novell executive who hit back at the CIOs from some of Australia's top government agencies.
Open source accounts for between 25 and 70 percent of all software in Australian, Chinese, Indian and Korean companies, according to a recent IDC survey.
The federal Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (DITR) has detailed plans to implement at least three new customer relationship management (CRM) systems based on Microsoft software.
Novell's CEO on Monday in the US issued a letter to the open-source community disputing Microsoft's contention that Linux infringes on Microsoft patents.
The idea of getting a robust, scalable operating system for free hasn't clicked with many enterprises -- until now.
As right-hand man to Red Hat's chief executive Matthew Szulik, Alex Pinchev has access to a lot of the strategic insights afforded to his boss, but is unencumbered by the diplomatic restraints placed on the chief executive. He speaks his mind.
The longtime rivals make nice with a plan to help businesses use the open-source operating system along with Windows. Red Hat, meanwhile, moved quickly to pour cold water on the partnership.
David Thomas, ManageSoft's Asia Pacific director and David Lenz, sales and marketing director at Novell Asia-Pacific, go head to head on their respective offerings.
Novell's purchase of Ximian could be the sign of new life for the network software company. We look at the effect of this Novell/Linux relationship and how it could change Novell's fortunes.
A deal cinched Wednesday could help Microsoft tackle a long-standing problem: How to sell new software to customers reluctant to give up a 7-year-old version of Windows.
If you are looking for the right software to ease your backup pain, look no further.
OpenGroupware.org has been launched with plans to create applications that compete with Microsoft Exchange server products.
It's official: backup software packages have the longest product names in the business. We evaluate three leading packages to find out which suits the medium-sized business.
Microsoft hatches plans for a new Exchange Server e-mail system, with improved security and a facelift for Outlook, in the software's first major upgrade in nearly two years.
Chasing Ballmer in Sydney
Where's Ballmer? In this video, ZDNet.com.au journalist Liam Tung chases Steve Ballmer around the stree… Watch it now
NBN needs workers on board
D'Ascenzo: Read p23 of security review
Opening the floodgates on missing drives
'At The Whiteboard' Video Series
Click here to learn more about Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V technology.
Click here for more.
CXO's Unplugged - Real Business Insight
Phil Dobbie interviews business leaders to reveal their thoughts on various management challenges.
Click here to see the latest video.
Printer Superguide
Looking to buy a printer? Our superguide rates the latest printers and shines a light into the industry.
Click here for more.