Sourcefire Launches New Open Source Logging Tool
Open source innovator and Snort creator, Sourcefire, Inc., a leader in network intrusion prevention, today announced the availability of Daemonlogger, an open source network traffic logging and "…
Latest GPL draft splits legal hairs over Novell/Microsoft, causing a stir
The latest draft release of the GNU Public License version 3 (GPLv3) released last week includes provisions that aim specifically to stop future software patent deals like the one made by…
Oracle Linux customer undergoes trial by fire
One of the first converts to Oracle's support for Linux said it has endured a public backlash since its decision to drop Red Hat.
Oracle Linux customer undergoes trial by fire.
Software Project Collaboration Tool Now in Beta
Launchpad.net today started public beta testing of Launchpad 1.0, a web-based collaboration service that improves the flow of communication between different software projects.
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Web 2.0 is vulnerable to attack
Security researchers have found what they say is an entirely new kind of web-based attack, and it only targets the Ajax applications so beloved of the 'Web 2.0' movement.
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OpenLogic Enterprise 4.4 Automates Proactive Open Source Governance
OpenLogic, Inc., a provider of enterprise open source solutions encompassing hundreds of open source packages, today announced OpenLogic Enterprise 4.4, with new Enterprise Policy Management…
Flourish 2007
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines Flourish as "to grow luxuriantly, to thrive, to achieve success, to reach a height of development or influence." It is our belief that Free Libre Open Source…
Comcast Invests in Open Source Router Manufacture Vyatta
Vyatta today announced it has completed its Series B financing led by Comcast Interactive Capital (CIC). In addition to leading the round, CIC has joined the Vyatta board of directors, where it…
Dell Linux vs. Apple Mac OS: Let The Debate Begin
An interesting debate has started in The VAR Guy’s home. His old Windows XP PC is running out of gas. He was leaning toward a Mac Mini as a replacement. But now, Dell just complicated things.…
Get This About Open Source
I recently penned a piece called ‘Why CIOs Don’t Care About Open Source’ (February 15, 2007) and I’ve been getting responses that have got me thinking. Several dismissed the importance of open…