Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program." The two major categories of software are "system software" and "application...
When you absolutely must change or upgrade your ERP solution, do you know what sort of risk you put your company in? Why are these systems so hard to change? by Brian Sommer
Public floggings and executions like the recent SFLC lawsuit could be avoided if actual standards and procedures for compliance with the GPL and other Free and Open Source licenses actually existed. This week, the Software Freedom Law Center, an organization related to the...
Can Santa help ERP users this holiday season? I doubt it. But, if you believe in Santa, maybe this letter needs to come from your firm. by Brian Sommer
It's now officially the end of the line for Florida-based Mac-clone maker Psystar as the court slaps a permanent injunction on the company, prohibiting it from selling PCs with Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard installed. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
If you're one of those who've bought a Windows 7 PC or a copy of the new operating system as a gift, Microsoft's new Web site dedicated to how to install, reinstall and/or uninstall Windows might be a handy resource to have at your fingertips. by Mary Jo Foley
IBM’s strategy is that Lombardi provides a good way to open the BPM discussion at department level. Not surprisingly, IBM is viewing Lombardi for its simplicity. by Dana Gardner
A US District Court judge Tuesday granted Apple a permanent injunction against Mac clone maker Psystar. The move effectively stops Psystar from selling PCs with Apple's Mac OS X pre-installed. by Jason D. O'Grady
Microsoft started this past decade in the midst of a fight over whether Internet Explorer IE was part of Windows (in U.S. antitrust courts in the U.S. Department of Justice vs. Microsoft case). The company ended it the same way in the European Union -- but deciding this time to...
In the battle for desktop OS supremacy, both Linux and Mac OS proponents say those platforms are gaining ground. See why Deb Shinder thinks Windows 7 has nothing to worry about.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Many organizations have come to realize that operating according to environmentally sound and green principles not only makes them better global citizens but can also reduce operational costs and improve the reputation of their brand. Traditional corporate printing activities can have a sizable impact on the environment. by Doc
Pal Henry Dewingand I heard yesterday from IBM's Rob Ingram about Lotus Sametime 8.5, the real-time collaboration product available on December 22. Lotus Sametime is the client/server product that first made enterprise instant messaging a global possibility back in 1998. This dot release is IBM's first major...
Windows President Steven Sinofsky joined the Windows team from the Office unit, leading many of us Microsoft watchers to note how similar the Windows organization has become to Office, in terms of its structure, policies and procedures, over the last couple of years. But the Office team is learning from...
Two new developments in the business intelligence world today. Mindtouch announce a mid market integration with cloud data integration company Snap Logic, and Zoho's online reporting and business intelligence application comes out of beta. These developments underscore just how fast...
According to data collected by web metrics firm Net Applications, Windows 7's global usage share broke the 6% mark over the weekend. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Oracle's mySQL opponents now have roughly five years to create a viable fork and an organizational structure that can carry it forward, assuming they're serious and not just blowing smoke. by Dana Blankenhorn
Here are slides from my presentation at the Babson College Center for Information Management Studies CIMS, covering how to understand and prevent failed IT projects. by Michael Krigsman
This past decade the software community has experienced significant turmoil and success. Linux, a mainstream operating system is proof you can monetize open source software with application service and support around the world. by Doug Hanchard