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Google Code hosting: More than meets the eye

Google Code hosting: More than meets the eyegoogle code hostinghi there, I'm thinking that the reason that google entered this area is (apart from the fact that they will benefit from Open source and want to give somthing back to keep it thriving, etc)1) MS has entered the field...

Tags: Processors, Source Forge, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-07-28

Google steps into the Source Forge arena

Just as I thought, Google today launched a service that is built on SVN and can be looked at as a stripped down version of Source Forge. They call the service "Google Code Project Hosting" and it can be found here. Currently, there is no way to search...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Google Inc., Source Forge, SVN

Blog posts 2006-07-27

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Open source is not about Wall Street

only M$ ia about wall street greedand yet it failed to deliver because of its flawed business model.The answer to the Golden Rule"My way or the highway," may work for proprietary, closed code, but with Open Source there is always a FORK in the road.MySQL can easily become OurSQL. Larry...

Tags: Databases, MySQL, open source, Oracle Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-30

Windows 7 demo: Search tools

The has to be the laziest piece of work ever!You have condensed Ed Botts work into a paragraph, including his video, and then posted it. Can you not write your own piece about Windows 7 search?Hope its better than Vista searchI was really surprised how bad the search is in...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), PRODUCTIVITY, SEARCH, Microsoft Windows 7, search tool, Windows 7 demo, Vista Search, Microsoft Windows Vista, tool, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

Microsoft's Midori: Who's on the all-star roster?

that's by no means a' who's who' listMore likely a 'who's he' list.These guys are no match for FOSS and Linux in particular.Rather than failing to reinvent the wheel, they should just adopt Linux and do themselves a service for doing the right thing.Before you make yourself look any more...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, NT-kernel, Microsoft Corp., Linux, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Unix

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

News to know: Intel's IDF; Google; Microsoft; Yahoo

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ryan Naraine: Critical iTunes flaw exposes Mac, Windows to hacker attacks Sam Diaz: Otellini at...

Tags: Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Intel Corp., Cloud Computing, Data Centers, E-mail Providers, Microsoft Windows, Smart Phones, Corporate Communications, Linux, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-09-23

Obama upholds Bush laptop search policy - with new safeguards

Never mindI was going to put something here, but I felt that I would simply be attacked for pointing out that Bush and Obama are more alike than they are dissimilar with regards to personal freedoms.It might just be possible...... that after Obama was sworn in he was shown classified...

Tags: Obama, Bush, new safeguard, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-08-28

Perforce 2009.1 (Mac)

Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management SCM System, provides powerful version control and workspace management with a unique branching model. Perforce provides software developers with fast and reliable SCM to manage source, document and Web content. The client/server architecture scales to hundreds of users and millions of codelines. Perforce works...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Perforce Software Inc., Servers, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-17

Ending DNS abuse with European open source

Secure domain name abuse is one of the main tools hackers have for getting past security systems, and making domains tougher to forge is something that is devoutly to be wished. The announcement of OpenDNSSEC follows an Internet Engineering Task Force meeting in Sweden. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: DNS, Open Source, Domain Names, Security, Internet, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-07-30

Will Stallman C# warning fall flat?

Will Stallman C# warning fall flat?Is this any different than Java?There are positive reasons to have someone hold the patent, mainly, that there is only one captain of the ship. I support open source, but the hitorical problem with it and UNIX has been forking. Some propeller head messes with...

Tags: .NET, Programming languages, C#, Stallman C#, Stallman, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-30

News to know: Conficker; TomTom vs. Microsoft; Intel; Google

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ryan Naraine: German researchers score Conficker detection breakthrough Larry Dignan: Enterprises thrown a lifeline as Conflicker worm looms ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, TomTom, Microsoft Corp., Twitter, Intel Corp., Corporate Communications, Cable, Marketing, Telecommunications, Personal Technology

Blog posts 2009-03-31

Corrupting consolidation

The last week or so I've had a number of conversations with colleagues attempting to figure out how and why the enterprise software mega-players continue to get away with premium pricing during the worst recession in living memory. Why is it that Oracle can show its best...

Tags: Consolidation, Vendor, Wall Street, Vinnie, Agresso, Financial Planning, Strategy, Open Source, Finance, Management, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-03-29

OpenSSL patches three security holes

The OpenSSL Project has released new versions of its popular implementation of the SSL v2/v3 and TLS protocols to fix three security vulnerabilities. According to an advisory from the open-source group, the toolkit update fixes three security flaws that carry "moderate severity" ratings. The...

Tags: OpenSSL, Patch Management, OpenSSL Project, Ssl/Tls, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-03-26

Exploit code sends Mozilla scrambling to fix Firefox

Exploit code sends Mozilla scrambling to fix FirefoxNot intended to be flame-bait butWhere are the howls of outrage that we'd see if this were IE8? RE: Exploit code sends Mozilla scrambling to fix FirefoxYou don't get howls cause it gets fixed too quick! That my friend is the difference. The...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Corp., exploit code, Novell AppArmor, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-03-26

Selling in Tough Times: Increasing Your Sales Productivity, Not Costs

The present economy has everyone trying to do more with less, from IT departments to sales managers. Fortunately, new Web-based solutions are available to help both departments be more productive, while using fewer resources. View this BNET Webcast, moderated by James Hilliard and featuring guest speaker Martin...

Tags: Web, SugarCRM, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Channel Management, Sales, Marketing

Webcasts 2009-03-24

Defense Department makes more open source moves

Your Department of Defense made some major moves on open source this week. It announced it will work with the Open Source Software Institute to bring over 50 administration applications under open source licenses, starting with its Corporate Management Information System. DoD signed a Blanket Purchase Agreement...

Tags: U.S. Department Of Defense, Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-03-18

From Chapter Four: The Unix and Open source Culture

From Chapter Four: The Unix and Open source CultureGNUI had always heard that "GNU" was a recursive acronym for "Gnu's Not Unix". It wasn't just me who thought that. For example, Eric Smith used the same naming scheme for his Atari ST OS, called MiNT Mint is Not Tos, and...

Tags: Operating systems, open source, Unix, GNU, Stallman

Discussion threads 2009-03-13

Rapid mobile OS development hurting Windows Mobile

Rapid mobile OS development hurting Windows MobileI agree......the default UI - whilst fine for business - just doesn't cut it as consumer grade.MS should buy SPB and let them sort it out.Motorola discontinuing Windows Mobile based smartphoneshttp://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3804But they ARE going to produce Android based smartphones. Seems that when going got...

Tags: Smart phones, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Operating systems, O.S, mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, smart phone, Symbian Inc., Microsoft Windows, hardware, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-01-12

Google steals Microsoft code and you should cheer

Google steals Microsoft code and you should cheerWHAT??You created a misleading headline just to get us to read your article? Classy.A few thoughts"Chrome has introduced some key concepts to the Web. The idea of separating tabs as tasks. The idea of an address bar as an application.These are concepts Microsoft...

Tags: Web browsers, Chrome, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., open source

Discussion threads 2008-09-15

Va. decision knocking down antispam law strikes blow for First Amendment

Va. decision knocking down antispam law strikes blow for First AmendmentYour point still fails...Freedom of expression doesn't extend to having a legislated, forced audience!By the logic you illustrate here, it would be "illegal" or "unconstitutional" to1) not answer the phone or door, if proven that you were home;2) turn away...

Tags: Spam, e-mail, antispam law, First Amendment, anti-spam

Discussion threads 2008-09-14