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Two Linux tablet projects take a step forward | For a sneak peek at Ubuntu phones, try this Android app

Network World Linux and Open Source

6 Reasons to Pay for Open Source Software
Open source software is free to download, modify and use, but that doesn't mean it's not worth paying for sometimes. If you're using open source software in a commercial, enterprise capacity, here are six reasons why you should pay for free software. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Symantec

Meeting Backup Challenges
Read this whitepaper to find out how backup administrators can focus on delivering first-rate services, rather than investing time and resources making disparate components work together. Read Now!

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WHITE PAPER: IBM Corporation

Maximizing enterprise resource planning ROI
In this paper, we highlight the common reasons why midsize companies often do not realize significant ROI with their ERP system implementations and suggest solutions for getting the most value from their applications. Learn More.

Two Linux tablet projects take a step forward
Between the tiny PC phenomenon and the growing number of PCs shipping with Linux preloaded over the past year, there's been no shortage of hardware announcements for Linux fans. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.

Silver Peak vs. Riverbed Test Comparison
If you can add WAN acceleration to branch offices without adding another device, why wouldn't you? This InfoWorld review highlights how Silver Peak's VX/VRX virtual WAN appliance can be deployed on an existing hypervisor to provide improved WAN performance for remote users. See why InfoWorld gave it an "Editor's Choice" award. Learn more.

For a sneak peek at Ubuntu phones, try this Android app
Canonical made quite a splash at the start of this year when it announced Ubuntu for phones, but--apart from what it demonstrated at the time--we're still waiting both for the downloadable image it promised to provide for the Galaxy Nexus and for specifics on actual devices. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Fiberlink Communications

Mobile Device Management Policy Best Practices
Managing smartphones and tablets is only half the MDM story. Securing the data and access points between corporate systems and your workers' iOS, Android, Windows, and BlackBerry devices requires just as much consideration and planning as protecting the devices themselves. Learn More

Firefox for Windows 8
Mozilla is working on a version of Firefox designed specifically for Windows 8. Here's a sneak peek. Read More

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13 myths about information-technology security you'll hear but should you believe?

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