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Lynx to Donate Advanced Messaging to Linux Open-Source Community (3 Pages)
by P. Hayes
Jul 24, 2000 Abstract : Through the release of Lynx’s Messenger Technology code to the ‘Open-Source’ community they hope to gain a strong foothold in Linux messaging as the operating system gains in popularity.
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Inprise/Borland Challenges Other Vendors to Open-Source Their Database Code (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 17, 2000 Abstract : In a move which will challenge other database vendors to open-source their SQL databases, Inprise/Borland Corporation has announced it is releasing the source code for its InterBase 6 cross-platform SQL database. It will provide the database on multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows NT, and Sun Solaris, make the database available at no charge, and spin the InterBase division off into a separate company.
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Will Sun Burn Linux with 'Free' Solaris? (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Feb 2, 2000 Abstract : Sun Microsystems has eliminated licensing fees for Solaris 8 and its source code.
Type: Article
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Evaluating Strategic Information Technology Investment: An Appraisal of Software Alternatives for Small to Medium Enterprises (3 Pages)
by Igor Grubisic
Dec 18, 2006 Abstract : The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed source solution.
Type: Article
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Sun to Make Solaris Source Code Available (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Oct 6, 1999 Abstract : Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to make the source code of its Solaris operating system freely available to the public.
Type: Article
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MainWin for Linux - NT Apps without NT (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Oct 27, 1999 Abstract : Business software solutions provider Mainsoft Corp. is moving its MainWin product, a Windows platform developed for UNIX, to the realm of the Linux open-source operating system (OS).
Type: Article
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Compaq to Open Tru64 Unix? (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Jul 12, 2000 Abstract : In what may be an attempt to cash in on the open source OS game, Compaq is hinting it may open some parts of the source code for its Tru64 Unix operating system.
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Sun to 'Community Source' Almost Everything (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Nov 24, 1999 Abstract : Sun Microsystems Inc. is working towards eventually 'community sourcing' as much of its software as possible, according to company Co-founder and Chief Scientist Bill Joy.
Type: Article
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Demand at the Fount of Open Source Part Two: A Primer Based in Demand Trends (6 Pages)
by Josh Chalifour
Dec 31, 2005 Abstract : Organizations globally, are contributing to increased demand for Free and open source software but vendors may not yet be meeting this demand. This article highlights FOSS fundamentals with the goal of adding clarity for the uninitiated.
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