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Think Infor is only in maintenance mode? Think again

Infor is one of those vendors I'd pretty much written off as a company that might be interesting. Rolling up a rag bag of distressed software vendors is not my idea of innovation but of financial engineering where you usually have to carefully watch the bang per buck coming out...

Tags: Financial, Environment, SOA, Infor Global Solutions, Infor, Lock-in, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-03-16

The Microsoft middle ground

The Microsoft middle groundYes, but the current perceived credit crunchshould get rid of a lot of the "me-too" fat from the system.Only the genuine knowledgeable IT lovers will be left ....Price vs TCOYour piece fails to mention the well-documented costs of owning MS-based desktops and servers. The delta in...

Tags: Printers, Operating systems, PRODUCTIVITY, lock-in, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-08-07

Red Hat's Matthew Szulik: No more lock-in

Red Hat's Matthew Szulik: No more lock-inHe's rightLock-in harms customers.Lock-in is not a tactic that will bring success long term. When customers realize, after paying outrageous amounts for licenses, that they don't fully control their own data because of proprietary lock-in there will eventually be a back-lash. And it only...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Lock-in, Matthew Szulik, Red Hat Inc.

Discussion threads 2005-10-26

Red Hat CEO urges rejection of lock-ins

Red Hat CEO urges rejection of lock-insHe's rightLock-in harms customers.Lock-in is not a tactic that will bring success long term. When customers realize, after paying outrageous amounts for licenses, that they don't fully control their own data because of proprietary lock-in there will eventually be a back-lash. And it only...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Red Hat Inc., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, DeadRat, Lock-in

Discussion threads 2005-10-26

Java's baby steps toward open source

Java's baby steps toward open sourceProprietary open sourceGood point from the article:Given the fact that it predictably forks, enterprises using Linux have no illusions about switching distributions. As proven by Red Hat's at-will repricing from free to fee for its distribution of Linux and the number of companies that instantly...

Tags: Lock-in, Write-Once, Red Hat Inc., Java, open source

Discussion threads 2004-07-29

Additional Resources

CAPS Warn 4.2 (Mac)

CAPS Warn is designed for people who type with one hand using Sticky Keys, or for anyone who presses the Caps Lock or Num Lock keys frequently by mistake. CAPS Warn is a Preference Pane that provides: A) on-screen indications of when the Caps Lock, Shift, Function fn, Control,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, John Woodward, CAPS Warn, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-26

iShopTheWorld Pro for iPhone 1.6 (Mobile)

With iShopTheWorld Pro for iPhone you can save your entire shopping diary to your desktop computer and viewing it all again exactly the same as it is shown on your iPhone and iPod Touch. It features adding new items to your list with just a few taps, records shown for...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Happio Workshop, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-25

Advanced Device Locks for BlackBerry 1.02 (Mobile)

Do you need to protect important information and personal data on your phone? Do you need to restrict the access to certain applications? Do you need to stay confident that your phone applications will not be accessible even if the phone is lost or stolen? Advanced Device Locks ADL allows...

Tags: Phone, Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Melon Mobile/WebGate, Advanced Device Locks, Telecom & Utilities

Software downloads 2009-11-18

GoodNightPC 1.9 (Windows)

GoodNightPC is an award-winning PC utility to automatically shut down, restart, lock, or hibernate your computer. Ideal for saving electricity and cut off your power bill. GoodNightPC is small and efficient. New features include boss key for fast windows hiding and automatic run of maintenance software like ad-aware, ccleaner or...

Tags: Window, Microsoft Windows, StudioZ, GoodNightPC, Construction

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Locations 2.1 (Mac)

Imagine coming home from work, opening up your laptop, and having it all just work. You don't have to switch your SMTP servers to the one your ISP insists you use. Your home server mounts automatically. Your iChat status tells the world 'At Home' and all your favorite...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple iChat, SMTP Server, Codehackers.net, E-mail Servers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Servers, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software, Internet, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-17

Vik Desai of Liquid Computing on Unified Computing

Escaping from vendor lock-ins is a key requirement for virtualized environments according to Vik Desai of Liquid Computing. by Dan Kusnetzky

Tags: Vendor, Computing, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2009-11-16

FileXaminer 2.7 (Mac)

FileXaminer's feature list includes: Works with Path Finder FileXaminer Hot Keys can be used with Path Finder FileXaminer can be used as a Get Info helper Mac OS X Label Support Image Buddy - Easily resize/convert graphic files. Edit text file as root - Easily edit files...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Selection, Gideon Softworks, FileXaminer, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Apple Mac OS, UNIX, Desktops, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-15

A Better Finder Attributes 4.45 (Mac)

A Better Finder Attributes allows you to change file and photo dates and times, as well as other usefull file attributes that the Finder won't let you touch. Quickly change the following file attributes: modification date and time, creation date and time, batch adjust the Exchangeable Image File EXIF time...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Digital Camera, Camera, Better Finder Attributes, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-11

Gift List Budget Shopper for iPhone 2.3 (Mobile)

Gift List Budget Shopper for iPhone lets you see what you are spending on who and what year round. It is also a great shopping aid. Plan your shopping excursions ahead of time to save on time as well as money. It features easily track people, gift ideas, finances, and...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Ontomni, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-10

Iphonish Bold Theme (Mobile)

Features Custom Icons, Custom Home Screen, Bottom Dock, and Lock Screens

Tags: Screen, Mobile, BlackberryEnterprise, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-10

Iphonish Curve 8900 (Mobile)

Features Custom Icons, Custom Home Screen, Bottom Dock, and Lock Screens

Tags: Screen, Mobile, BlackberryEnterprise, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-10

Iphonish Curve 8520 (Mobile)

Features Custom Icons, Custom Home Screen, Bottom Dock, and Lock Screens

Tags: Screen, Mobile, BlackberryEnterprise, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-10

StreetFighter Curve 8350i (Mobile)

Features Custom Icons, Custom Home Screen, Bottom Dock, and Lock Screens

Tags: Screen, Mobile, BlackberryEnterprise, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-10

StreetFighter Curve 8520 (Mobile)

Features Custom Icons, Custom Home Screen, Bottom Dock, and Lock Screens

Tags: Screen, Mobile, BlackberryEnterprise, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-10

Iphonish Tour Theme (Mobile)

Features Custom Icons, Custom Home Screen, Bottom Dock, and Lock Screens

Tags: Screen, Mobile, BlackberryEnterprise, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-10