February 11, 2010
by sjvn01
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We all know that lots of companies use open-source software. Trying to get a handle on what open-source programs they use can be a little harder. That’s why OpenLogic, an open-source software support company’s recent report on both their growth … Continue reading
February 10, 2010
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If you use Linux, you don’t reboot very often. In my case, the only time I reboot is when I upgrade a system. But suppose, just suppose you didn’t have to do that. Suppose you could even make major updates … Continue reading
January 26, 2010
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Firefox 3.6 has just come out and it’s great. There’s only one problem. Google has released the new version of Chrome, version 4, and it’s even better. This new version retains its speed lead over other browsers. I tested it … Continue reading
January 18, 2010
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Since I run my own small business, I’m very interested in health care reform. You see, my tiny — two-person — company pays more than four figures a month for health insurance. Ow! That and taxes are the two biggest … Continue reading
January 15, 2010
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Want to get Unix/Linux techies arguing? Besides such classic flame wars such as whether vi or EMACS is the bgetter editor, another sure fire way to start a fight is to talk about which file systems are the best. Now, … Continue reading
January 5, 2010
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We don’t for certain that VMware, the giant proprietary virtualization company, is buying Zimbra, the open-source e-mail server company from Yahoo, but that’s the news from the rumor-mill. But, it’s not just any rumor, Kara Swisher, a columnist at the … Continue reading