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Open-source software is the industry's most notable "disruptive innovator", says Gartner. Will Microsoft be forced to advocate the platform?
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Linux is sought to save money and add flexibility. However, improperly addressing support and management needs will negate such benefits, says Meta Group.
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The president of Linux Australia said on Monday that Microsoft has left out many "interesting" developments in Vista -- such as a new file system, which creates an important opportunity for open source vendors.
The NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) may increase the penetration of Linux on its 165,000 desktop fleet because open source is "clearly an industry trend".
Fundamentalists are people who can't tolerate the idea that there are legitimate points of view other than their own. Publish something negative about Linux, and you'll soon find out what I mean.
The new version of Microsoft's Windows CE code-sharing agreement must be popular because vendors have signed up to it, says the software giant.
Lindows has announced it will bundle Netscape Communication's Web browsing and communication technology into its software.
Windows Server 2008 is easier to install and manage than previous versions, and has many new and improved features that should encourage organisations to upgrade.
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