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  • Open-source ECM tool nears release

    Software provider Alfresco is putting finishing touches to the first release of its open-source technology to help businesses manage their data.

  • Red Hat founder joins the circus

    Tired of the run-of-the-mill trade show? So is Linux bigwig Bob Young. That's why he's launching 'Lulu Tech Circus'

  • Mac OS for x86--hearsay or heresy?

    The rumour that Apple is developing a version of Mac OS for the x86 platform is intriguing, but Larry Seltzer thinks it makes little sense for Apple to pursue such a self-defeating strategy.

  • MandrakeSoft releases latest Linux

    MandrakeSoft has released the latest version of its Linux software, code-named Dolphin.

  • Survey: Linux growing; CRM in doubt

    Integrating applications and buying security software are in, and CRM software and new hardware purchases are out, according to a survey of chief information officers.

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  • Study: Open source produces best results

    A consulting group has found that a key networking component of Linux is of higher quality in several ways than that of competing closed-source software.

  • IBM plans open-source storage strategy

    To encourage the broadest possible support for its forthcoming "Storage Tank" technology, IBM will release an open-source version of the software needed to let servers tap into the next-generation storage system.

  • Linux continues desktop march

    The good news for Linux as an operating system for the desktop--as opposed to the server--is that it is set to become number two after Windows in the next year or so.

  • Lindows, Netscape team up

    Lindows has announced it will bundle Netscape Communication's Web browsing and communication technology into its software.

  • MandrakeSoft releases latest Linux

    MandrakeSoft has released the latest version of its Linux software, code-named Dolphin.

Reviews (5)

  • Lindows, Netscape team up

    Lindows has announced it will bundle Netscape Communication's Web browsing and communication technology into its software.

  • Linux or Windows? You decide

    Dueling analyst firms don't settle the hottest OS issue around, but your company will cast its vote by choosing one of these network operating systems.

  • OpenBSD 3.3 released despite funding cut

    The latest version of the popular OpenBSD (Berkley Software Distribution) was released today, and is available for download from FTP sites.

  • Linux to power most Motorola phones

    Motorola will begin selling its first mobile phone based on Linux this year and says most models will follow suit, a major sign of the growing popularity of the operating system outside its stronghold on high-end computers.

  • Time for Microsoft Linux?

    Commentary: Last week, Steve Ballmer sent a memo to the MS troops about the threat posed by Linux and the open source software movement. I have a suggestion for Steve and Co.: Don't beat 'em. Join 'em.

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