Open Source Business
Symbian deal will open up mobile platform market
When Nokia announced this week that it had agreed to purchase Symbian and open up some of its code for public use, many analysts said it was a direct shot across Android’s bow.
Microsoft on Symbian's open source move: Good luck with that
A Microsoft product manager predicts Symbian is embracing the problems, as well as the opportunities, of open sourcing its
mobile-phone code.
Mobile Linux groups fuse to advance unified OS
One industry group focused on writing standards for mobile Linux is closing its doors and blending its efforts with another
industry group focused on writing mobile Linux code.
Consumerization of small business IT
During the Altiris user conference in April, I watched a lunch panel discuss the "consumerization of IT" and whether that's
a good thing. My initial thought was that it was probably bad for enterprises that want to control everything, but may be
good for smaller businesses.
Red Hat develops Linux-based hypervisor, virtualization security tool
Red Hat released a beta version of a Linux-based hypervisor that fits on a flash drive.
Wall Street becoming Linux stronghold
NEW YORK -- Wall Street firms increasingly are buying into Linux, but some still need convincing that open source licensing
and support models won't make using the technology more trouble than its worth.
Laptop safety questions
Let me say thanks to the Women's Business Council of the Southwest for inviting me to teach them about laptop safety. The
business backgrounds of the members ranged from huge company manager to sole proprietor to corporate lawyer and everything
in between. That's what made their questions so interesting, because they came from all directions.
Linux captures the 'green' flag, beats Windows 2008 power-saving measures
Our tests point to Linux as the winner of the green flag by margins that topped out at 12%. But we must note that our results
are full of stipulations imposed by our test bed, and, therefore, as many classified ads might say: your wattage may vary.
Summer slowdown strategies
Gershwin is wrong about this particular summer. The livin' ain't easy. Besides the normal slowdown many companies feel during
the summer months, when you consider the widening recession and skyrocketing gasoline prices, this summer promises more pain
than pleasure. It's like we have a sunburn before we even get to the beach.
Ubuntu offers Remix, a lighter Linux for mobile users
To keep up with the growing popularity of the recent wave of low-cost, flash drive-equipped, wireless, small form factor "netbook"
computers, Ubuntu Linux Tuesday announced its own specially modified Linux operating system that can run on the machines.
A new All-in-One server
Almost exactly seven years ago, I reviewed four different "All-in-One" Internet appliances that included file, e-mail and
Web servers and some other workgroup type utilities. A purple cube, eight inches on each side, called the Qube 3 from Cobalt
(purchased by Sun) won the comparison. The review is still available, but alas, none of the products are. The All-in-One market
is tough, and many small businesses go with the flow and buy Microsoft's Small Business Server, which includes most of the
All-in-One features.
Better network printing
That "paperless office" idea was nice, but it may be time to give it up. Quit wishing and hoping you will no longer buy paper
by the case load. Quit dreaming of the day when an easy to use and inexpensive electronic document management system falls
into your lap. People love to print on paper, so it's time to get the company printing system organized. It's even more critical
when the company uses some type of non-Windows host. Those add a new level of printing complication.
Novell, Red Hat upgrade Linux offerings
Novell and Red Hat both updated their Linux operating systems Wednesday, adding improvements in virtualization, desktops,
networking, management and hardware support.
Collecting money regularly
Every business owner and accounting manager asks the same question: How can I bill and collect more money with less hassle?
Fedora 9 hits the streets
The Fedora Project Tuesday said Fedora 9, a free, open source Linux operating system, is ready for download.
• Judge rules against SCO in Novell case
• Xandros buys Linspire, says ex-CEO
• A Red Hat packed with dynamite
• Deposition challenges Trend Micro patent
• HP throws Tru64 code open
LinuxWorld Conference and Expo San Francisco, August 4-7, 2008.
Linux Plumbers Conference Portland, OR, Sept. 16-19, 2008.
FreedomHEC Santa Monica, November 8-9, 2008.
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