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Myths & Realities of Real-Time Linux Software Systems

This paper addresses some of the differences between real-time and general purpose operating systems. This includes an analysis of several common misconceptions including performance issues, latency, hard vs. soft real-time systems, programming APIs and the software kernel. In addition, there are suggestions for implementation options to convert Linux to a...

Tags: Linux Software, Performance, Operating System, VersaLogic, Linux, Tools & Techniques, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management

White papers 2009-01-01

IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software

IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux softwareTip for easy installingCheck this simple how-to for installing applications in Ubuntu 8.04:http://ubuntutip.googlepages.com/installingapplications

Tags: Corporate communications, OPEN SOURCE, IT Dojo, Linux software, video, information technology, Linux, software

Discussion threads 2008-08-25

IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software

The release of Ubuntu and other user-friendly distributions has bolstered Linux's popularity among IT pros and end-users alike. Yet Linux neophytes can still stumble over common tasks, like installing new software. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses common mistakes people make when they're trying to add new Linux...

Tags: Linux Software, Information Technology, Video, Linux, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-25

IT Dojo: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software

The release of Ubuntu and other user-friendly distributions has bolstered Linux's popularity among IT pros and end-users alike. Yet Linux neophytes can still stumble over common tasks, like installing new software. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses common mistakes people make when they're trying to add new Linux...

Tags: Linux Software, Information Technology, Strategy, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Management, TechRepublic Inc., it dojo, linux, bill detwiler, open source, ubuntu, apt, rpm, yum, yumex, operating system

Videos 2008-08-25

10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software

Installing software in Linux is nothing like it used to be, but there are still some pitfalls to watch out for. Jack Wallen explains how to sidestep some of the typical installation problems he's encountered.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Linux Software, Jack Wallen, Linux, Open Source, Tools & Techniques, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Download resources 2008-04-14

Red Hat sees another delay in PC Linux software

Red Hat sees another delay in PC Linux softwareRed Hat sees another delay in PC Linux softwareJust like linux, nothing but a series of delays after delays. Probably had trouble trying to get the code to compile and figure out what patches belong to who and how they are...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Inc., PC Linux software, software, Linux software, Linux, PC, operating system

Discussion threads 2007-09-26

Linux Software Router: Data Plane Optimization and Performance Evaluation

Recent technological advances provide an excellent opportunity to achieve truly effective results in the field of open Internet devices, also known as Open Routers or ORs. Even though some initiatives have been undertaken over the last few years to investigate ORs and related topics, other extensive areas still require additional...

Tags: Linux Software, Router, Performance, Optimization, Performance Evaluation, Academy Publisher, Linux, Performance Management, Team Management, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Management

White papers 2007-06-01

Linux software apps - What's hot and what's not?

Linux software apps - What's hot and what's not?The apps I useOffice: OpenOffice.org, as it's pretty much the standard on Linux desktops.Email: I have Evolution set up for my Yahoo mail.Image editing/drawing: For most editing, I use the GIMP, but for advanced stuff I'd recommend Blender or Inkscape for SVG.CD/DVD...

Tags: OpenOffice, OPEN SOURCE, Web browsers, RSS, Java development tools, Linux software, K3b, Microsoft Office, GIMP, Mozilla Firefox, KDE, GNOME, disc, Gaim, software, Linux, Webmin

Discussion threads 2007-03-13

Linux software apps - What's hot and what's not?

OK, there has been such an excellent response to previous posts where Ive asked for feedback that I think that its time for another "have your say" post.Im getting ready to begin my Linux experience. There was excellent feedback to the post I made asking for your thoughts on...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Desktops, Linux, software, Linux software

Blog posts 2007-03-13

Novell spiffs up its desktop Linux software

Novell spiffs up its desktop Linux softwareSounds good...I will have to look into the specifics and see if there is a compelling reason for me to upgrade or not. Hopefully the networking issues created with 9.1 will be corrected! Otherwise, cool!Not *quite* bleeding edgeBut it's as close as any distribution...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Tools & Techniques, Development tools, KDE 3.3.0, SuSE, mandrake, desktop, Novell Inc., software, desktop Linux, Linux software

Discussion threads 2004-10-06

Sun plans Linux software push

Sun plans Linux software pushThis is hysterical!!!!Here we have one company that is dead Sun pushing a platform that is dying Linux. LOL. We here in the know all realize SCO is about to put an end to Linux. It is a mere formality. My MS rep and I were...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, software, Sun UltraSPARC, Linux software, Sun Microsystems Inc., Linux, MS Rep, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-01-21

The Weather Channel: Measuring Business Value From Server Migration to Linux and a Tiered-Storage Model

Millions of people depend on The Weather Channel to provide constantly-updated information to keep them informed as dangerous weather conditions approach. The Weather Channel's IT Infrastructure has to be bullet-proof. And the data, which is also packaged and sold to external customers, must be available 24/7. In order to achieve...

Tags: Linux Software, VERITAS Software Corp., Migration, Tiered Storage, E-Business Strategies, Weather Channel, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Storage, Servers, Software, Hardware

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Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples

RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Browser rivals to register official complaints about Microsoft's ballot screen proposal

Opera"Browser rivals to register official complaints about Microsoft's ballot screen proposal". . . and by "browser rivals" you really mean Opera, who has been whimpering and whining the whole time. A browser that barely appears on anybody's charts, but still retains a cult following.I think Microsoft is improving with IE7...

Tags: Web browsers, ballot screen, Web browser, Opera Software ASA, ballot screen proposal, Microsoft Corp., official complaint

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

What would make you trust Microsoft?

Flame on!Let me save a couple people the time of posting"Microsoft is the most evil thing on earth and should be destroyed" - Linux Geek, Ole Man, D.T, No More Microsoft Software ...."I trust Microsoft with my life" - Mike Cox, Loverock, ... "They are a company. I trust them...

Tags: SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., extremist, open source, MHD

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Open source needs successful champions

Open Source powers the Internet period!Open_Source powers the ENTIRE Internet withrouters/switches/servers you name it like Microsoft sitting behind caching Linux distroname servers.Now you tell me what does it need now???It is the FUTURE of smart devices, appliancedriven infrastructure, just like VMware using a Linux derived kernel and it is #1...

Tags: Linux, software cost, Linux Distro, open source, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Not tolerating the intolerant

My thoughts"Most reject volunteerism in search of making money, satisfying career ambitions, relaxing or spending time with friends and family."Some volunteerism is fine, and I'm glad to help out when I can - but I don't think it can or should sustain an economy or nation. And yes, I think...

Tags: tolerance, volunteerism, apathy

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Walmart unveils 15.6" HP Pavilion G60 laptop for $298

hmmfor once, i agree with you. why are they still making the celeron...? shouldn't the atom replace that?Intel Celeron?is Inhel still making this 10 year old crap?surplus maybe? ntnti feel 298 is bad for celron processor..but still good option for ppl who r new to these creepy labtops..RE: Walmart unveils...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, HP Pavilion, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

How fast can remote monitoring move?

Ler's use mu computer and my iPhoneMay sound nuts, but my notebook mine happens to be a Mac and my iPhone have the ability to work with a lot of medical devices - IF the makers build the connectors and write the software.I can enter my blood sugars on an...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Smart phones, Doc, monitoring, patient, computer, EKG, phone, Apple iPhone, e-mail

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Firefox 3.5 (Gallery: Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala)

Re: Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic KoalaSome nice and welcomed touches but not enough on their own to get people to switch. - Especially me!I left the Ubuntu Family when upgrading to the next version failed on ALL levels! The biggest disaster was changing the repositories to point at the new version....

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Web browsers, OPEN SOURCE, Mozilla Firefox, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.10, Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

Discussion threads 2009-11-04