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Open Source Software

Open Source Software: Open-source software (OSS) is computer software that is available in source code form: the source code and certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are provided under a software license that permits users to study, change, improve and at times also to distribute the software. Open source software is very often developed in a public, collaborative manner. Open-source software is the most prominent example of open-source development and often compared to (technically defined) user-generated content or (legally defined) open content movements. (Source: Wikipedia)

“Bouncer” Phishing Kit 'Laser-targets' Victims

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A new phishing kit has been discovered by security experts at RSA which targets its victims specifically, depending on their computer set-up and email address. RSA report that phishing attacks grew again last year, a huge 59% higher than 2011, at a cost to the global economy of $1.5 ... read more

Benefits of Migrating to Linux

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Migration programs are often met with resistance on the part of end users, and a demand for cost-justification from managers, and then after approval has been granted, the migration itself seldom goes exactly as planned. Nonetheless, if the key benefits have been defined, the results can be dramatic. Nowhere is this more evident than in a migration from proprietary UNIX to an read more

Do IT professionals still have their heads in the clouds?

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According to a Cloud.com survey of IT professionals, yes, they do. At this point in the evolution of the increasingly pervasive dotcloud boom, the discussion has changed from whether to move to the cloud, to how to implement the cloud. Among those CTOs surveyed, scalability, elasticity, and the need to accommodate fluct ... read more

Enterprise Linux OS Leads the Marketplace

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Microsoft remains the undisputed king of the operating system marketplace, with 78.6 percent of the market in 2010, distantly followed by IBM, HP, and Oracle. But the big story isn't in who is number one, or even two, three or four. The most interesting story in the OS world is Enterprise Linux, ranking at number five according to the read more

Google TV Arrives in UK

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Following its beleaguered launch in the US last October, Google TV is finally to be launched in the UK in the form of a Sony set-top box, which will set consumers back around £200. Whilst the initial US launch was fraught with problems, such as a dodgy user interface, it seems that these have now been solved before roll-out to the rest of the world. The device was showcased earlier this year at January’s CES and will be available to buy in shops from July 16 2012. However, ... read more

Is VMware still the best choice for virtualisation solutions?

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The move to virtualisation is all but inevitable, and there is very little question as to why. The benefits are incontrovertible, and the maturity of the virtualisation software available has moved virtualisation out of the realm of the test bed and into the realm of "have to have it.” It may be true that some companies are reluctant to switch over to a virtualised environment if they already have an existing system in place and substantial capital sunk into a data centre, it is much more ... read more

Microsoft Issue First W8 Security Update

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Microsoft has issued a security update for Windows 8, despite the fact that the latest version of Windows has not yet been commercially released. The security advisory addresses vulnerabilities in Flash for IE 10, where Flash is included as a component of the browser, rather than a third-party plugin. This means that security updates for Flash now come from Microsoft, rather than Adobe. The read more

New OS Connects a Range of Devices

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A new open source operating system, "Webinos”, downloaded by more than 5000 developers, has been designed to provide an alternative to Apple, Microsoft, Google and Mozilla and will have the ability to connect a range of devices, such as car stereos, TVs, mobiles and even heart monitors, so that they can communicate with each other. The OS has been developed by more than 30 organisations, including the EU and has seen an investment of £11.8 million from various partners, ... read more

OpenStack Debate Rolls On

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There's been a lot of talk in recent weeks about the best public cloud architecture and the viability of OpenStack as a "virally growing open software movement” and this came under further discussion at the Jefferies technology conference in New York held between 7-10th May. OpenStack was dreamed up and initiated by Rackspace and NASA and is an open source cloud platform which is proving extremely popular with many tech vendors. However, not all of them are convinced ... read more

Red Hat Enterprise Linux gets Upgrade

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Red Hat's Enterprise Linux RHEL 6.0 for servers and workstations is to get an upgrade today to version 6.3, just before the Red Hat Summit due to be held in Boston next week. The newest version of the OS "provides enterprise with mature, stable technology supported by its award-winning worldwide support organization”. According to a Red Hat press release, the update was worked on by many, including Red Hat's own engineers, partners and the open source community. Enterprise Linu ... read more

The Perfect Storm - Why Now is the time for Open Source

Section: Research

Today’s open source is increasingly recognised for its ease of use, high performance and affordability, especially amidst today’s turbulent economic conditions. According to CIO.com, 53% of businesses are already using open source. Another 10% plan to deploy in the next 12 months. In this white paper you will learn: • Why businesses are increasingly turning towards open source • &nb ... read more

Three Quarters of Organisations use Rogue Cloud

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Experts at Symantec, the makers of Norton security products, have warned that a new study carried out by them shows that "rogue cloud” is an issue in three quarters of all organisations worldwide. Avoiding the Hidden Costs of Cloud read more

Virtualisation turns to open source for cost advantage and extensibility

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Virtualisation has become a de facto standard in larger data centres, particularly as they seek benefits such as greater processing agility and resource management. The cost factor, of course, weighs heavily in the decision—but whilst the long-term costs are favourable, in the short-term, it can be difficult due to a potentially high cost of adoption and the presence of existing --- and potentially not fully amortised --- data centre hardware. Overcoming ... read more