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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

Does payback on email alone make Google Apps' $50/yr. worth it? (Docs, etc? That's icing)

Does payback on email alone make Google Apps' $50/yr. worth it? (Docs, etc? That's icing)As usual, great analysis!! And, considering you can have it for free if youonly need 2 Gig per user!! That is still a lot more than most corporate systems give you, and then you can forget...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Google Inc., Google Apps, small business, software cost, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, server, software, e-mail

Discussion threads 2007-10-15

10 vs. 10

10 vs. 10I am the very model of a modern major general scenarioI should have picked the 10 workstations (I wouldn't have gone with IBM). That PPC chip makes the box 3x+ more expensive than a nice Opteron workstation.Those Sun Ultra 20 workstations (start at $895!), make for some powerful...

Tags: Workstations, Software cost, workstation, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-04-10

Additional Resources

Microsoft designs laptop for developer giveaway

Windows division president Steven Sinofsky took his Windows team through the process of designing and building a Windows 7 laptop in conjunction with Acer. LOS ANGELES--As a software guy, Windows division president Steven Sinofsky readily admits that he had little idea of all that goes into building a laptop....

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Microsoft, Acer, laptop, Ina Fried CNET News

News items 2009-11-19

Reduce Cost and Improve Service Levels with Application Performance Monitoring Simplification

Organizations are feeling the pressure of economic uncertainty. They strive to closely align IT infrastructure to the business and also face challenges to reduce costs. While virtually every IT organization has multiple management solutions in place, the unfortunate truth is that most companies are struggling to develop a product mix...

Tags: Performance, Information Technology, Performance Monitoring, IBM Corp., Performance Management, Business Intelligence, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Webcasts 2009-11-19

NComputing announces new Microsoft partnership

I've featured NComputing a few times in this blog, largely focusing on their solutions that turn a single workstation into as many as 10 workstations using thin client technologies. In particular, I wrote about NComputing's successful bid beating out Intel and OLPC to provide thin-client computers to as many...

Tags: Virtualization, Partnership, Thin Client, Server, Microsoft Corp., Computing, NComputing, Microsoft Windows, Thin Clients, Terminal Services, Business Structures, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Finance, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Altova UModel Professional Edition 2010 (Windows)

Altova UModel Professional Edition is the simple, cost-effective way to draw on UML. Use UModel to create and interpret software designs with the power of UML 2.2. Design application models and generate Java, C#, or Visual Basic .NET code. Reverse engineer existing programs into clear, accurate UML diagrams to quickly...

Tags: Altova, Microsoft Windows, Altova UModel Professional Edition, UML, Programming Languages, Ooa/Ood/Oop, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2009-11-17

Netbooks dead? Not when sales are up 264% percent

My prediction:Intel and MS and the major brands are trying to drag the market upwards in size and cost to maintain their margins. They will shortly face a barrage of products based on ARM class processors and Linux (Chrome?), which will cost much less and have much better battery lives....

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, sales, netbook

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Psystar massacred in court

I wouldn't.....buy even with a 100% discount, Psystar is toast and part of Apple's claim would invoke a recall of all machines and buyer's info. Apart from the 'no support' from Apple, there will be no support from a defunct company too.Yep, there is pent-up demand for an expandable cheap...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Apple Inc., Psystar, hardware, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Dell's answer to Apple's Mac mini - The Inspiron Zino HD

People Actually Buy These Things?Almost a $1000.00 for a cutsey, low powered designer computer? Do people actually buy these things? Maybe they should check out your Very Best Kit list.adrian please 959$ you dont put 959 for a low-end entry level machine you can have...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Mac Mini, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Niacin best for raising good cholesterol

i'm a pharmacist...and this article is a rubishDO NOT trust this type of cheap propagandaI'm also a pharmacist...agree!The "study" consisted of only 300 or so "patients"...not large enough to be statistically significant. Not only that, it was funded by a competitor to Zetia/Vytorin!Now, I'm not saying niacin...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, cholesterol, Health Care professional, CEC, Costco, pharmacist, Dana, health care

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

My new daughter is a lot like Linux

Windoze is a boys smelly diaper, Linux is a girls one, that's the messageI guess some people will never be mature enough to get it.Handling the learning curve...is not very hard. Particularly when you let them use the simple Gnome user interface which the standard Ubuntu has.Maybe this website of...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, diaper

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

ProfCast 2.6.4 (Mac)

ProfCast is a versatile, powerful, yet very simple to use tool for recording lectures and creating enhanced podcasts. ProfCast provides a low cost solution for recording and distributing lectures, special events, and presentations as podcasts. ProfCast offers an integrated workflow that makes creating, recording, and publishing podcasts easy. It's as...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Workflow, Lecture, Humble Daisy, ProfCast, Podcasts, Process Improvement, Productivity, Internet, Quality, Business Operations

Software downloads 2009-11-16

Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft

RE: Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask MicrosoftI built my current desktop in July and purchased/installed an OEM version of Vista Home Premium. I also took advantage of Microsoft's free upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium which I installed on the same PC....

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Operating systems, cost difference, Microsoft Corp., OEM, Is it OK, Microsoft Windows, PC

Discussion threads 2009-11-15

Apple nukes Psystar

Why is this legal?What I want to know is *why* is it legal for Apple to say "OSX can only run on hardware we provide"? Wouldn't that constitute a monopoly on OSX since they stifle competition and someone else can't provide OSX software systems? Isn't that the literal...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, Apple Inc., Psystar, hardware, OSX, software

Discussion threads 2009-11-15

Microsoft admits its GPL violation; will reissue Windows 7 tool under open-source license

Tar and feather them nt ;-)ntYeah - they made good on GPL2 - tar them anyway!It's Microsoft - hurt them even when they do admit their errors and make good on them!Seriously Dude, see a shrink!A tad serious?Lighten up a bit - a shrink? I will put my mental health...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, tool, Microsoft Windows 7, open source, Microsoft Corp., GPL

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Virtual TimeClock Client '09 Release 3.1 (Mac)

If you're looking for a simple computer time tracking system to control payroll costs for a few employees or the power to easily manage time and attendance for hundreds of workers at multiple locations, Virtual TimeClock Network Edition is perfect for your business. Virtual TimeClock is easy to learn and...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Employee, Payroll, Redcort Software & Development, Payroll Solutions, Operational Accounting, Finance

Software downloads 2009-11-13

Virtual TimeClock Pro '09 Release 3.1 (Mac)

Virtual TimeClock is easy to learn and use, yet it's powered internally by an SQL database that does all of the hard work for you. You'll enjoy easy to use employee time tracking software with powerful reporting tools that use your payroll rules to print employee timesheets and timecard reports...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Employee, Payroll, Redcort Software & Development, Payroll Solutions, Operational Accounting, Finance

Software downloads 2009-11-13

Talking Dictionary 9.9 (Windows)

Talking Dictionary is a speech enabled 250,000 word English dictionary and thesaurus. Like all the talking software products on this site, Talking Dictionary has been designed for use by the non sighted person. All of the controls are easily remembered keyboard shortcuts and it is a very fast and easy...

Tags: RWF Talking Software, Talking Dictionary, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 95, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-13

TATEMS 20/20 4.2.04 (Windows)

You'll Discover as 1000's of mechanics, technicians, office personnel, fleet maintenance managers and company owners have... that TATEMS 20/20 Truck Maintenance Software strikes just the right balance between amazing simplicity and powerful features you'll actually use. Using a "Keep It Simple" philosophy... TATEMS Truck Fleet Maintenance Software can help you...

Tags: Equipment, TATEMS Maintenance, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-12