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	Cloud.Com Absorbed By Citrix Alan Shimel: It was announced that the open source cloud management company Cloud.com, makers of the CloudStack product line has been acquired by Citrix Technologies. Read More WHITE PAPER: Fluke Networks Importance of Permanent Link Testing This white paper is the joint effort of 2 industry leaders of high speed infrastructure cabling and testing, Panduit and Fluke Networks. This technical paper provides a thorough analysis and review of different testing techniques and their associated benefits for high speed permanent links. Learn More Today! In this Issue Facebook bans another tool for contact exports CentOS 6 Linux finally arrives The Effect of Google+ on Facebook, Twitter and Blogging Debian and Software Freedom Law Center publish software patent FAQ Peace and Harmony between FOSS contributors and lawyers PostgreSQL vs. MySQL: Which Is the Best Open Source Database? Oracle win would strain Android growth WHITE PAPER: IBM Taming the Data Demons Taming the data demons: leveraging information in the age of risk explores the framework and advantages of a holistic approach to data risk management, and provides both IT and line-of-business executives with the "why" and "how" to begin putting an end-to-end data risk management program to work in your organization. Learn more Facebook bans another tool for contact exports Joe Brockmeier: After just a few days of operation, Facebook has already slammed the door for Open-Xchange's OX.IO export tool. Read More CentOS 6 Linux finally arrives Julie Bort: Although Red Hat released RHEL 6. 0 way back in November and the 6.1 version in May, the freebie clone CentOS, is finally now available in the 6.0 version. Read More WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks Load Balancing 101: Firewall Sandwiches How to make a ''firewall sandwich''. Read now. Learn More! The Effect of Google+ on Facebook, Twitter and Blogging Alan Shimel: I spent a good chunk of the last two weeks on Google Plus or Google+. After just this short time I will tell you that + has the chance to displace both Facebook and Twitter as well. Read More Debian and Software Freedom Law Center publish software patent FAQ Joe Brockmeier: Software patents have, unfortunately, become an inescapable part of working with software. That's why the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) and Debian have created the Community Distribution Patent Policy FAQ. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Riverbed Services Platform Feature Brief The enhanced Riverbed® Services Platform (RSP) provides customers with the capability to run up to five additional services and applications virtually on VMware in a protected partition on the Steelhead® appliance. Learn More Now. Peace and Harmony between FOSS contributors and lawyers Stephen Walli: Harmony is an effort to create a small collection of consistently-worded contribution agreements (both licenses and assignments) to reduce the friction when they're encountered for the first time by corporate counsel. Read More PostgreSQL vs. MySQL: Which Is the Best Open Source Database? MySQL and PostgreSQL are often the final two candidates when admins are preparing a new rollout. This high-level overview of these two open source powerhouses should help you choose which is best for your needs. Read More Oracle win would strain Android growth Will handset makers maintain their dedication to Android if they have to pay to license it? That's the question experts following Google's battle with Oracle are asking, and some of them think the answer is no. Read More
	SURVEY: Future-proofing the cloud Where do you think cloud computing is headed? This survey enables you to share your views on some potential future events, trends and technology changes driven by cloud computing. By compiling the shared knowledge, opinions and insights of survey participants, everyone will get a clearer view on which changes and trends are more, or less, likely to actually occur. That knowledge will be invaluable in helping you shape your private, public and hybrid cloud strategy and plans for the future.Take the survey. GOODIES FROM THE SUBNETS Up for grabs from the Subnets: Cisco Subnet: 15 copies of IPv6 for Enterprise Networks books. Enter here. SLIDESHOWS 10 HP TouchPad apps for newbies HP took the wraps off its shiny new webOS-based tablet - the TouchPad - on July 1. And like the Apple iPad, the Motorola Xoom and the BlackBerry PlayBook, this tablet debuts with a pack of applications customized for the tablet form factor. MOST-READ STORIES Cisco layoffs expected soon Buy Windows 7 today, keep same PC for Windows 8 upgrade Ballmer, Branson headline Microsoft's partner conference 7 free Windows tune-up tools and tips Anonymous breaks into Booz Allen network Who are all these hacker groups? IBM takes dim view of EU claims Google+ Privacy: 5 settings you need to know Android fans flocking to iPad for tablet fix Microsoft plans big Skype/Lync integration
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