More evidence is emerging that Apache is suffering against Redmond, after a survey revealed that Microsoft's Internet Information Services Web server is outserving Apache on Fortune 1000 websites.
Read more »Open source: Innovation through recombination
The stage is set for open source to reinvent itself, fashioning new solutions by borrowing the best code across a broad spectrum of software.
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Are You Ready to Switch to Linux and Open Source Software?
Don't ask if Linux and open source are ready for your business -- ask yourself if your business is ready for them.
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What’s become of last year’s open source companies to watch?
Ten open source vendors made Network World’s Companies to Watch list one year ago. Read this story to find out what they’re up to today.
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Open source companies to watch
Open source is being increasingly adopted by enterprises as low-cost solutions for a variety of technical needs. This story highlights eight developing open source projects that are worth watching.
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Satchmo 0.5 Release
"I am very pleased to announce that release 0.5 of Satchmo is now available. Satchmo is an Open Source framework for creating unique and robust online stores. It is developed using the Django framework and has many features, including...
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Open Source Business Innovation and the Subscription Model
Companies using FOSS in their solutions are delivering on a real subscription for value model. In each case they make it easier to use their solution (convenience = value) and easier to derive more value out of the solution (better ROI and better enabled new business opportunities), not simply easier to pay for it.
Read more »Installing Simple Invoices On Debian Etch
"This tutorial describes how to install Simple Invoices on a Debian Etch server. Simple Invoices is a web-based, basic invoicing system that lets you create and manage your invoices, export them as PDF or Excel files, email them to your customers, etc. It is intended for small businesses/organizations and home users."
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Warning to check open-source licensing
Business users of open source software should review their open-source licensing agreements, audit their use, and create formal policies for managing source code, especially mixed-source code.
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Open Source licence proliferation could threaten business IT
Business users of open source software should review their Open Source licensing agreements, audit their use of Open Source and create formal policies for managing source code, especially mixed-source code.
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Money for service and your content for free
It's the big problem of the net: how do you make money if everyone can access the files you produce for free? Earning money is not evil, it makes it possible to produce more art or information. It's a waste of talent to need a day job to support what you consider your real work.
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Multifunction Open-Source Solutions
As open-source software continues to grow, vendors are offering multipoint open-source solution bundles consisting of hardware, open-source software, consultation, configuration services, and support, making it much easier to purchase, deploy, and maintain these types of products.
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Marginal or Mainstream?
From Bill Welty's perspective, the advantages of open source software extend far beyond cost savings. The CIO of California's Air Resources Board (ARB) said the real benefits involve increased agility, responsiveness to internal clients and team-building among his IT staff of 50
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Open Source: Changing Models, Changing Mindsets, Part 2
The open source model of developing software is making a significant impact, not only in the software development and broader high-tech community, but more generally within corporations, other types of businesses and organizations around the world, as Part 1 of this series describes.
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Becoming a Linux OEM: A Roadmap
For years, Microsoft has reigned supreme as the 'only' choice for OEM partners on the x86 architecture. Later on, Apple switched from PPC (Power PC) to x86, but really did not make a dent in the OEM market, as Apple produces its own hardware, with OS X being a means to that end.
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