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Apache's Java server delayed: Apache's Java server delayedOSS Continues To Drive Money Out of MarketsIt should be interesting to see how companies with proprietary products fare with the growing popularity of free Open Source Java server software. It seems like Open Source Java may do to proprietary Java what Linux has done to...; Tags: Application servers, Middleware, Java server, OSS, Java, OSS IS, Apache Tomcat, open source, Apache Software Foundation; Discussion threads 2004-07-26

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VMware: The Hyper-V assault is underway, but the war is a long one: VMware: The Hyper-V assault is underway, but the war is a long oneA few points..."...as well as a price point that is absolutely unbeatable — free with the Windows Server 2008 OS..."I expect Neely Kroes will have something to say about this."VMware is great, but you need Microsoft to make...; Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Utility computing, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, virtualization, operating system, Hyper-V, VMware Inc., Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
Why Microsoft might win in mobile: Why Microsoft might win in mobileInterface BreathroughI would say that the new HTC Touch is a breakthrough in mobile interfaces. I actually like it better than the iPhone. To me, it makes the iPhone/iPod Touch interfaces look boring.its called Opera Mobile 9.5Have you tried using Opera Mobile 9.5 on any...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Advertising & Promotion, Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPhone, High Tech Computer Corp., phone, mobile, Opera Software, Apple Safari, Opera Mobile 9.5, Opera Mobile; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
A world ruled by Apple: A world ruled by AppleGood post[i]I am perfectly willing to praise Apple or Linux when I feel they are doing something right, and do so on a regular basis in this blog. That’s why I have a hard time understanding the need to believe that Gates did nothing right, in...; Tags: Operating systems, PRODUCTIVITY, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., operating system; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
Is there really a market for an open source router?: Is there really a market for an open source router?Certainly isAs someone who installed Tomato on an old Linksys router, I think there is a market for this. Myself and others like me have looked on places like Craigslist to find the particular models that the open source firmware will...; Tags: Routers & switches, NETWORKING, Home networking, ShadeTree, Linkys Routers, open source, open source router, router, DD-WRT Firmware; Discussion threads 2008-06-30

The French way to open source: The French way to open sourceTop down short term thinking will harm youAnd you vote for the idiots who don't listen.RE: The French way to open sourceDana - I agree that if OSS is to grow past its current niche in servers and developing nations who mistrust US high-tech companies...; Tags: French way, open source, OSS; Discussion threads 2008-06-27
Debut of Hyper-V, departure of Gates usher in new era for Microsoft: Debut of Hyper-V, departure of Gates usher in new era for MicrosoftNot even Bill gates is happy with MicrosoftStrange that you should incessantly spin them as compelling..... or are you being adequately compensated (free money, not software)?Bill Gates Sends Angry Email to Microsoft http://www.lockergnome.com/digged/2008/06/25/bill-gates-sends-angry-email-to-microsoft/Wednesday, June 25th,...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, E-mail, Virtualization, cloud computing, Microsoft Corp., Hyper-V; Discussion threads 2008-06-27
Will Bill Gates' departure usher in open source friendly era at Microsoft?: Will Bill Gates' departure usher in open source friendly era at Microsoft?MS will embrace OSS only if...they perceive that it will increase their stock value. Gates' departure has nothing to do with it. As far as Linux Zealots predicting the end of proprietary software, this only indicates their lack...; Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Corp., open source, Bill Gates, OSS, operating system, OSX, desktop, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-06-26
Will Bill Gates' departure usher in open source friendly era at Microsoft?: Will Microsoft become more open to open source with the departure of Bill Gates? It's a tough call. Observers from both the open and closed source worlds say the exit of Microsoft's longtime leader won't usher in a GPL era at the company but it will likely...; Tags: Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., Open Source, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-06-26
Nokia Symbian deal winners and losers: Nokia Symbian deal winners and losersNokia Symbian - What's in a name?Heads up! It looks like Nokia's product naming consultants did not do their homework for similar names with other mental images and associations. Check out www.sybian.com. Or, how about the Symbionese Liberation Party that kidnapped Patty...; Tags: Linux, Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, Cellular phones, Nokia Corp., Symbian Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-06-24
Cell phone as desktop computer: Cell phone as desktop computerGood stuffThat is a really good idea and if Microsoft doesn't implement it, someone will like meS. Jobs said something similar not too long agoIn a WSJ interview he said that he thought we'd see most big advances come from "devices" rather than normal computers.The conversation...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, Desktops, phone, computer, cell phone, desktop, desktop computer, docking station, keyboard; Discussion threads 2008-06-20
Friday Rant - Why no MSI installer for Firefox?: Friday Rant - Why no MSI installer for Firefox?Do IT departments want Firefox?Firefox is all well and good and what I am using right now. But.... A lot of corporate software demands the use of IE--probably a version or two old at that. Cognos comes to mind...; Tags: Web browsers, MSI, Mozilla Firefox, installer; Discussion threads 2008-06-20
My first day with Firefox 3: My first day with Firefox 3Add-onsSo what's the magic to getting your add-ons working again? Most of mine are disabled awaiting updates that have yet to arrive.A Pint of Guinness for Everyone on the Mozilla Team!Great Effort Mozilla Team!Aye! :)"be leery of new software"Come off it Dana, that's just...; Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, first day, FF3; Discussion threads 2008-06-18
Open source software to generate $4.83 bln by 2012: IDC expects worldwide revenue from open source software to grow at a 23% CAGR to reach $4.83 bln by 2012. Worldwide revenue from standalone OSS in 2007 was $1.73 bln. by AM; Tags: Software, Revenue, Open-source Software, Open Source, Operational Accounting, Finance, AM; Blog posts 2008-06-17
Open source has yet to learn it pays to advertise: Open source has yet to learn it pays to advertiseCompanies making money from open source.Well, there's Red Hat... and there's Red Hat and, oh yes, I remember, Red Hat.There are ways to save expenses with open source, but that's different from making money with open source. If a company...; Tags: open source; Discussion threads 2008-06-17
Open source is not a vertical: Open source is not a vertical“Becta’s open-source posturing is exposed as a sham, empty spin ...... covering ‘business as usual’ political sleaze,” WOW typical OSS wacko language. Ole Man, DonnieBoy, fr0thy2, Linux user, etc., I can hear them coming like a band of rabid dogs ready to bite and attack.In...; Tags: open source; Discussion threads 2008-06-16
Why is Microsoft sponsoring the Open Source Census?: Why is Microsoft sponsoring the Open Source Census?Microsoft sees RedHat and Novell making...money with open source. They are looking to see if it is a market they can tap into as well. Microsoft would rather make money from Open Source than try to kill it - something they have found...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., open source, Winux; Discussion threads 2008-06-16
Linuxworksbetter.org: A humble proposal: Linuxworksbetter.org: A humble proposalQuestion...You don't clarify who's paying the fee. Would people present themselves, or what?Anyway, I struggling to ignore the fairly major ethical questions.I hope I missed the pointi cannot believe that you would equate the horror of having a loved one or family member trapped in a radical...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Murph, Linuxworksbetter.org, humble proposal, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-06-12
Learn Kana Easy - Basic (msi): Learn Kana Easy Basic is a free application for learning the Japanese alphabet which runs on Windows OSs. Allowing anyone wanting to learn the Japanese alphabet to do just that, in easy steps through an intuitive user interface. Browse through all characters learning at your own pace, study and test...; Tags: Kana Software Inc., Alphabet, Squidge Software, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-06-12
What would (or did) it take for you to switch operating systems?: What would or did it take for you to switch operating systems?Switching OSsAbout a year ago I got a new home laptop my Thinkpad FINALLY died and it came with Vista. Of course I suffered [with Vista] along with everyone else, but what made me switch was that after...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, SuSE, hardware, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Linux, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-06-11