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CA unveils open source push into enterprise —
May 25, 2004 —
Computer Associates (CA) is embracing Linux with a series of initiatives and commitment to open-source software. The company announced a plan to open its Ingres database, collaborate with Java server software from JBoss , the Zope Web content ...
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Mandrakelinux 10.0 offical version now available for download —
May 25, 2004 —
MandrakeLinux tells DesktopLinux.com that the ISO images of the 10.0 Official release are now available for download. First available for purchase in mid-April, the new release includes a suite of desktop and server applications. The 10.0 Official release ships with the latest Linux kernel, version 2.6, KDE 3.2, GNOME 2.4 ...
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McAfee LinuxShield virus software now available —
May 24, 2004 —
Network Associates is now shipping McAfee LinuxShield, an anti-virus package for Linux servers. Based on the company's McAfee virus-scanning engine, LinuxShield scans for viruses, worms, and other malicious code threatening Linux systems. It features automatic signature updates, identifies viruses within archived files, and has a heuristic scanner that can pinpoint ...
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OSDL adopts new rules for Linux code contributions —
May 24, 2004 —
Linus Torvalds and the Linux kernel development team have adopted a contribution tracking system, under which developers digitally sign patches to acknowledge their right to contribute them. The system will help track contributions and ensure proper developer credit, according to the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), which oversees Linux development. ...
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Open source companies see stronger revenues with 'mixed' business model —
May 21, 2004 —
Turns out you can make money giving away software, as long as you don't give "too much of it" away, reports CNET. A panel at the Software and Information Industry Association's Enterprise Software Summit in San Francisco this week focused on making a business with open source Linux. ...
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Tiny Linux startup sees through HP-Dell "Recycle" scheme —
May 21, 2004 —
A New York startup selling Linux-based thin-client management software has called foul on HP and Dell for recent efforts to fund computer recycling programs. Symbio Technologies says the computing giants stand to sell more new PCs if future diskless clients are destroyed, instead of being donated to schools or resold. ...
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New version of scientific calculator available for KDE —
May 20, 2004 —
 Piotr Gridniew, author of PG Calculator, has announced the release of a scientific calculator for Linux desktops. The calculator's user interface is fully customizable and additional "skins" are available. ...
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Red Hat CEO: improved application performance makes Linux desktop possible now —
May 20, 2004 —
Vnunet discusses the Red Hat Linux desktop with the Raleigh-based company's CEO, Matthew Szulik. The interview focuses on Red Hat's market strategy which has largely centered on the back-end server and the company's move toward the client. He says that improved "application performance" was part of the reason for the ...
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Florida health organization migrates 3,500 PCs to OpenOffice and Novell's Linux —
May 19, 2004 —
SearchEnterprise Linux editor Jan Stafford examines a Florida health care facility that is switching to open source Linux. The nonprofit organization is converting desktops to OpenOffice.org for Windows in preparation to migrate to the Linux operating system. Health First's IT pros explain they are moving 3,500 PCs from Microsoft Office ...
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New book details how Linux works —
May 18, 2004 —
 NoStarch Press has released "How Linux Works -- What Every Superuser Should Know." The book targets competent Linux users who want to learn more about filesystems, the Linux boot process, system management, networking, shell scripts, and more. ...
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Novell launches enterprise-level support program —
May 18, 2004 —
Novell has announced "enterprise-level" support for its line of Linux software including SuSE Linux and Ximian server and desktop products. The company's Premium Service supports a customer's entire Linux deployment instead of being linked to specific products. Customers can add Linux services for desktops, laptops and servers under a single ...
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Limewire P2P software gets update —
May 18, 2004 —
A new version of Lime Wire P2P file sharing software is available today that results in faster and more successful downloads and improved searches for rare content with a sleeker interface, according to the company. Lime Wire 4.0 also promises that so-called "spyware" has been eliminated from the product, ensuring ...
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Review: Sun's JDS Linux desktop from Walmart.com —
May 17, 2004 —
The San Jose Mercury News reviews Walmart.com's Linux system running Sun's Java Desktop System (JDS). After putting the high end US $600 PC through the paces, Mike Langberg says the system may not be ideal for the home user, but points out small businesses benefit with this easy to use ...
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Astaro raises $6.7M in funding —
May 17, 2004 —
Open Source-based security company Astaro has announced they have raised $6.7M in a round of funding from New York-based Insight Venture Partners and Wellington Partners of Munich, Germany. The total amount invested in Astaro now stands at $12.9 million. Massachusetts-based Astaro says that the funding will be used to expand ...
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San Diego firm supports open source apps, offers custom solutions for healthcare and business —
May 17, 2004 —
San Diego's Union Tribune profiles area Linux advocate and attorney Walt Pennington. The Pennington Firm develops, customizes and supports business applications of open source software as part of their corporate strategy. Pennington's company customizes an application called Open Source EMR for the healthcare sector to produce and manage electronic medical ...
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IBM developerWorks' 'Migration Station' offers resources for moving to Linux —
May 13, 2004 —
IBM's developerWorks website now features a "Migration Station" to help enterprise users migrate from proprietary technologies and legacy applications to open standards and Linux. Resources at the site include downloadable toolkits, technical articles and roadmaps, online tutorials, classes, forums, Webcasts, customized services, and other forms of expert assistance. Migration Station ...
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CodeWeavers software supports more Windows apps -- MS Outlook, Lotus Notes —
May 13, 2004 —
CodeWeavers has added additional Windows application support for Linux systems and realigned its product line "to better meet the needs of individuals and enterprises wishing to run Windows applications under the Linux operating system" according to company CEO Jeremy White. ...
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Novell releases Evolution Connector as open source —
May 11, 2004 —
Updated May 13, 2004 -- Novell has announced that its Connector for Microsoft Exchange Server will be integrated into Evolution 2.0, and made available as open source under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Evolution is Novell's award-winning and popular email and workgroup client for Linux systems. Evolution Connector enables ...
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NeTraverse and MandrakeSoft team up to offer migration path to Linux —
May 11, 2004 —
An alliance was announced between NeTraverse and Mandrakesoft to bring Windows-to-Linux migration capabilities to users and organizations with dependencies on legacy Windows applications. NeTraverse's Win4Lin and Win4Lin Terminal Server products enable organizations to run custom or legacy Windows applications on Linux, and to bridge their critical custom and legacy Windows ...
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Open source guru joins collective defense initiative —
May 11, 2004 —
Open source guru and licensing expert Bruce Perens has joined the board of directors of Open Source Risk Managment (OSRM), a start-up providing insurance and collective defense services to companies using open source software. Perens, who has advocated the preparation of a mutual defense for some time, stated: "Collective legal ...
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Microsoft takes Linspire to Dutch court —
May 11, 2004 —
Microsoft has filed a new complaint against Lindows, Inc. in Dutch courts. The new legal claim stems from the San Diego company's product name change to Linspire. The Dutch court has been asked to levy a 100,000 Euro per day fine against Lindows. A hearing on the issue will be ...
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IBM details client strategy for the enterprise -- with desktops, laptops and thin clients —
May 10, 2004 —
IBM envisions a greater role for mobile devices, thin clients, and other embedded systems in enterprise computing. The company today revealed their strategy for managing all of these devices. IBM's Workplace Client Technology (WCTME), part of IBM's Lotus Workplace strategy, enables customers to deploy, manage, and provision business applications and ...
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Migrating To Linux: Application Challenges and Solutions
Several solutions exist to help organizations migrate in an orderly fashion from Windows to Linux desktops. This paper establishes the characteristics of an ideal cross-platform solution and reviews these alternatives in light of this ideal standard. The paper takes a closer look at the pros and cons of various solutions and outlines the business benefits that can be achieved.
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Why Choose Novell for Linux?
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Enterprise Linux Selection Guide
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Overcoming Challenges in Managing Linux
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SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 for Retail Businesses
Discover why major retailers have switched to SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop in the back office. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 is a low-cost desktop that offers a complete set of productivity applications and interoperates seamlessly with the other Windows, Macintosh and UNIX desktops in your store.
Moving to a Linux Desktop
Migrating from Windows to Linux on the desktop can be a substantial undertaking because it has the potential for touching -- and perhaps disrupting -- every user in your organization. Unlike a data center (server and infrastructure) migration that is largely transparent to users, the cultural and administrative transitions and environment readiness required to support a Linux desktop migration are extensive.
Seven Good Reasons to Exchange Exchange
This paper describes seven compelling reasons why you should switch from Exchange to Scalix.
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Beijing-based Evermore Software has released their Java-based Evermore Integrated Office (EIOffice) 2004 for computer users in the United States and China. ...
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