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Open Source 4.0?

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Open Source 4.0: has a new era begun? Browsers are dinosaurs
Alan Shimel: The age of commercial open source has caused a rift in the open source community. But the next age may be about to emerge. Read More


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WHITE PAPER: Alcatel - Lucent

A 'hands-free' approach to optical networking
With unmatched scalability and performance, Alcatel-Lucent has a future-proof, Carrier-grade WDM solution which enables the flexibility, intelligence and reduced time to revenue data centers require and offers key tools for successful deployment: training, network management, spares and support. Read now

Are Web Browsers Going the Way of the Dinosaur?
Stephen Spector: In the August issue of Wired Magazine, there is an interesting article "The Web is Dead. Long Live the Internet" which looks at the issue of no longer needing a web browser to interact on the Internet. Read More

Have we reached a tipping point for cloud-based VoIP?
Amy Vernon: OnSIP, Twilio, CloudVox, FreeSwitch, are all telephony platforms that have been making a splash and gaining popularity, and they're built firmly on open source. Read More

A FOSS project isn't necessarily a software product
Stephen Walli: Confusion often reigns over how to judge free and open source software (FOSS) as people investigate using it in their businesses. When should you choose FOSS over the commercial version? Read More

Open-sourcing SETI
Amy Vernon: The setiQuest project has released its first open source code in an effort to have anyone interested help search for intelligent life out there. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Compuware

Insights to Application Performance Management
Pressure to ensure superior application performance has never been greater. This Network World guide provides insight on APM best practices with articles on meeting the needs of mobile workers, Web applications' unique demands and integrating applications residing in the cloud. . Read now

Burning Man is the proving point for earth friendly, open source Linux-based cell tower
Julie Bort: This has got to be one of the coolest -- ehem, I mean hottest -- open source projects around. It is a solar/wind powered, Linux/VoIP based cell phone network. Read More

Brazil is open to open source
Eric Gries: Earlier this week I had the pleasure of speaking at an event organized for business executives by our partner in Brazil, Primeware. What I eard seems to indicate the country's broader sentiment about open source. Read More

Some open source projects to recommend
Stephen Spector: I find that many people find the idea of running an open source application something beyond their skill set or comfort level. Read More

Microsoft: Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places
Alan Shimel: So Microsoft loves open source. I have been saying this for a long time. But the real question is will the open source community ever love Microsoft back? Read More


WEBCAST: Cisco Ironport Systems

All Clouds Are Not Created Equal
Join this webcast for a tactical session that breaks down cloud computing, addresses concerns around control and reliability, and addresses one of the popular uses of cloud services today: email security. Learn More

Five Reasons Linux Beats Windows for Servers
Rapid growth in the market for x86 servers over the past year brought good news for both Linux and Windows, as research firm IDC reported last week. Read More

Ruby on Rails 3.0 now available
Open source Web framework upgrade includes Merb performance boosts as well as cross-site scripting protection Read More

Google backs out of JavaOne conference
Company cites Oracle's litigation over Android as a lawsuit "against open source" Read More

Bossies Awards 2010: The best open source software of the year
InfoWorld's Test Center picks the top open source platforms, middleware, applications, and application development tools Read More

Visit the Open Source Subnet home page for more news
Visit the Open Source Subnet home page for daily news items, blogs, discussions and podcasts of interest to enterprise open source users. Follow Open Source Subnet on Twitter @OSSubnet. Read More

 
 
 

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