Networking World: Where's the beef? Fedora ships `Spherical Cow'

5 things we love about Fedora 18 / 5 things we hate | I ditched Windows 8 and went Ubuntu by mistake

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Where's the beef? Fedora releases 'Spherical Cow'
After being delayed seven times due to reported problems with the new installer, Fedora 18 has arrived. On the plus side, Fedora 18 delivers new management functionality for IT administrators and offers improved Active Directory support. However, a complicated installation process and some issues with the user interface make it a less attractive option than desktop competitors like Ubuntu and Mint. Read More

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Low Hanging Fruit: Quick Wins with Data Loss Prevention
How to get immediate benefits from a DLP solution as detailed in this report by Rich Mogull from Securosis. Read Now

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Business-centric DLP
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5 things we love about Fedora 18 / 5 things we hate
Here's the lowdown on Fedora 18: 5 things we love and 5 things we hate. Read More

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Big Data Requires a Remodeling of the Data Warehouse
Take a few moments to learn about a data warehouse appliance that is a massively parallel server optimized to run Microsoft's SQL Server that delivers enterprise scalability, ease of maintenance, and a single version of the truth, all for a low cost. Read Now!

I ditched Windows 8 and went Ubuntu by mistake
This post is coming to you courtesy of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. While I could tell you I thought it would be cool to use Ubuntu Linux as my primary desktop OS for a while, I would be lying. The fact is I don't have a choice because I messed up the Windows 8 boot partition on my laptop last night while trying to install Ubuntu in a dual boot situaion. I wasn't going to keep Ubuntu on for long. I have booted... Read More

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Top Considerations When Choosing an ADC
Because of its strategic location in the data center network, the selection of an Application Delivery Controller requires careful consideration of both functional and financial factors. This paper explores important elements to evaluate, including network performance, availability and security. Learn More.

Why the Facebook Phone will be a flop
So the Facebook Phone is officially out of the bag and there's a lot to dissect. Of course, it's not so much a phone as it is a slickly designed layer that sits atop of Android. Nevertheless, Facebook is increasingly showing off its design chops, but I'd like to tackle a more practical topic - just who, exactly, will be interested in an over the top Facebook-centric phone to begin with? Read More

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