"Could enterprises' rapid adoption of Linux and open source software mask a hidden challenge for IT managers?...If you believe the latest research from Westport, Conn.-based Saugatuck Technology Inc., the answer could be yes; the substantial growth of open source software over the past few years now presents a double-edged sword, the firm said in a recent report..."
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Linux-powered PS3s run conference signage
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Sony's Playstation3 (PS3) does not run Linux as its standard OS. However, the device's unique Cell BE processor has been supported in the mainline Linux kernel since late last year. A commercial PS3 Linux distribution has been available from TerraSoft since last October -- a month before the PS3 actually shipped, and a company in Germany also offers a server-oriented Linux distro for the PS3.
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Samba 4 Moves Closer to Active Directory Server Compatibility
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For years, if you wanted an inexpensive, but Windows-compatible file and print server, you turned to Samba running on Linux. Now, with the first alpha release of Samba 4, this open-source project is moving closer to becoming a complete Windows 2003/Longhorn replacement.
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Open source acquisitions, time to grow up?
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A bit of teenage angst is cropping up in speculation about acquisitions of open source software companies. With the $500 million buy of XenSource by Citrix Systems Inc. and previous buys by RedHat Inc. and Oracle Corp. last year, open source software providers have become viable targets despite worries about lack of sales and compromised code that could lead to legal disputes.
Read more »Australia To Join Mandriva Partner Ecosystem
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Pursuing its strategy of developing a large international network of local partners, Mandriva today announces the launch of Mandriva Australia as the sole Australian partner for Mandriva SA, distributing and supporting Mandriva Linux operating systems.
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Nokia releases the Hildon Input Method Framework as open source
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Nokia has open sourced today the Hildon Input Method Framework, allowing developers to extend and improving, and also port it to other environments. The components opened are:
* The container UI and plugin system (hildon-input-method, LGPL).
* The glue to GTK+ (hildon-input-method-framework, LGPL).
* One plugin example (BSD).
.NET to LINUX conversion
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Last weekend, we completed the move on our site from .NET ASP to LINUX/PHP. We did this to take advantage and contribute to the open source community and to prepare for scalability down the road. The initial results are showing that our site is running about 60% faster now.
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High-Tech Storage Solution Expert Joins The Ranks At ITU Ventures As Executive In Residence
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An ITU Ventures official July 2007 press release about the recent hiring of High-Tech Storage Expert Rick Franz as one of ITU Ventures newest Executive in Residence.
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Commercial open source DOES add value
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Bruce Perens believes that open source vendors are not necessary, and that they do not add any value to the open source movement. I disagree with him on this point, and I will share my reasons below.
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Mindbridge switches to Linux, saves "bunches of money"
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Mindbridge has repurposed itself as an open-source-friendly company, and revamped its infrastructure to run completely on Linux and other open source software. "Having deployed [Linux servers] to our customers, we turned around and said, we can do the same thing internally and save bunches of money.
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Mobile Linux Needs a "Microsoft" to Prosper
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In a move which may raise eyebrows amongst the Linux developer community, the CEO of the smartphone vendor, HTC has said that mobile Linux will face difficulties unless it gets support from a major long term partner - and named the company's own long term partnership with Microsoft as an example to follow.
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10 Reasons why you need an Open Source Strategy
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10 Reasons why your business needs an Open Source Strategy. Oh and one extra reason for free.
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Talks under way to put Intel inside OLPC's $100 notebook
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Discussions are under way to put an Intel microprocessor inside a version of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project's "$100 laptop" for children in developing countries, according to representatives from both parties.
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Acer’s “Linux” notebooks… boot. What, you need more?
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"I am always happy to find alternative applications of creativity. Today’s focus is on Acer or, more specifically, on Acer’s so-called Linux notebooks." This is pretty disgraceful!
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Linux Yesterday And Linux Tomorrow, But Never Linux Today
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What would you say if I told you that plans to deploy Linux in corporations aren't accelerating, but are tapering off? That's what one study suggests.
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