Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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Netflix touts open source, ignores Linux
Joe Brockmeier: If Netflix loves open source, where's the Linux client? Read More


WHITE PAPER: Symantec

E-mail: Today's Problems and How to Deal With Them
As e-mail use balloons, IT faces looming archiving, management and security challenges. In these articles, Network World and its sister publications CIO, Computerworld and CSO explore how business users and IT alike can stay on top of the e-mail morass. Read now!

WHITE PAPER: IBM

Solve Your Toughest Planning and Scheduling Problems
Optimization is unique simply by being the mathematical discipline focused on efficiency. Along with statistics and predictive analytics, it is one of the two mathematical disciplines used most frequently in the world of business. Read Now

Open Source CMS Dominate the Market
Alan Shimel: A new report shows WordPress, Drupal and Joomla! with a big market lead. Read More

Why Mozilla doesn't back Free Flash players
Joe Brockmeier: The lack of an open source alternative to Adobe's Flash player is still a major pain point for Linux users and vendors. Read More

Cooking The Sauce for Cloud Based Open Source Testing
Alan Shimel: Browser and mobile comparability testing can tax resources, Sauce Labs can help. Read More

Open Source Not For Financial Institutions? Bah Humbug
Alan Shimel: Sergey Aleynikov was arrested and charged with stealing the source code to Goldman Sachs' trading program. Oops: most of the code Aleynikov stole was open source. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Akamai Technologies

Electronic Software Delivery
IDC : Those that are focused on providing an exceptional software acquisition are increasingly utilizing technology that helps create and measure a positive user experience. In this IDC whitepaper, review the benefits and processes of electronic software delivery. Learn the components of a successful solution that is optimal to the end user. Learn more

CouchDB: The Most Widely Distributed, NoSQL Open Source DB
Alan Shimel: Packaged with Ubuntu CouchDB is on millions of machines. Read More

Apache Resigns from Java Community Process Executive Committee
Joe Brockmeier: Will Apache's resignation have any effect on Oracle's control of Java? Read More

Death by Open Source
Stephen Spector: Solaris vs Linux - Was there ever really a battle? Read More

IBM readies Lotus Notes Traveler for Android
IBM is ready to ship an Android-compatible new version of its push-based e-mail software Lotus Notes Traveler, an IBM employee wrote in a blog posting Tuesday. Read More


WEBCAST: Iron Mountain

Online Server Backup Checklist
Small businesses are quickly adopting the cloud as an alternative way to back up their critical data. If you haven't yet made the move to the cloud, attend this webcast to explore what to look for in an online backup solution to save you time, money and free up your precious IT resources. Learn more!

Android Market Gets Huge Overhaul, But is it Enough?
Google is overhauling its Android App Market in an effort to improve the experience for both users and developers. The updates are due before the end of 2010. Read More

Apple and Google Make the Department of Defense Jump Through Hoops for Mobile Device Security
Jon Oltsik: Lack of cooperation forces DISA to find security workarounds in order to provide Android and iPhone support for soldiers. Read More

Zenprise extends mobile security to line-of-business apps
Zenprise has beefed up enterprise mobile security with support for Android, iOS and Windows Mobile smartphones and other devices. Read More

Visit Open Source Subnet
This newsletter includes the latest blogs from Open Source Subnet. Open Source Subnet features the latest headlines, opinions and blogs on open source technologies for enterprise users. Follow Open Source Subnet on Twitter @OSSubnet. Read More



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DECEMBER GOODIES FROM THE SUBNETS
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SLIDESHOWS

Best and worst celebrity technology moments of 2010
Here's a look back at the year's most memorable – for better or worse – celebrity moments in technology.

Top 15 Holiday Deals on Notebooks, Netbooks, and Desktops
Black Friday is gone, Cyber Monday is history, and Cyber Week is over, but the deals are still around--if you know where to look. The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and retailers are offering great computer discounts to fit everyone's budget. Take a look inside to find netbooks for $300, desktops with widescreen monitors for under $600, and 15-inch laptops starting at $400. Check it out.

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