Red Hat and Sun Microsystems have finally found something to agree upon. On Monday, Red Hat signed a pact with Sun to advance open-source Java software. Specifically, Red Hat signed Sun's contributor agreement that covers participation in all Sun-led, open-source projects by all Red Hat engineers.Red Hat also signed Sun's OpenJDK Community TCK License Agreement. Red Hat said it is committed to contributing to the Java platform and to distributing a compatible, open-source Java software implementation.
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November 13th, 2007 |
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Even as the software security debate rages on, there are new iterations of operating systems that promise hardened security. The Apple camp tends to brag about the low instances of worms and bugs while the Linux camp promises it is the most secure solution. Microsoft takes exception to both camps and offers Vista as proof, with Windows Server 2008 soon to follow.
For all the industry analyst opinions and even market studies sponsored by the companies themselves, the question of security ... More
October 30th, 2007 |
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If you've been reading PC World lately, then you've probably already got the pricing scoop. But if you are a little behind on your magazines, then here's the long and short of the Microsoft SQL news -- and it's good news. Are you ready? Redmond has no plans to boost the price of Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
According to Microsoft, "Microsoft SQL Server 2008 offers an intelligent data platform that enables you to run your most demanding mission critical applications, reduce ... More
October 3rd, 2007 |
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No software is bullet proof. Hackers, especially those motivated by money, can often find a way in the back door if they try hard enough.
This week, security researchers discovered a vulnerability in various SuSE products. That vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code. The issue is caused by an error in Openoffice.org. Make sure you're patched! Click here to find out more about this bug and the fix.
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September 28th, 2007 |
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Ever wondered how to recover lost Windows 2003 Server files? Volume Shadow Copy allows you to create snapshots of server volumes and store them on disc at predetermined times throughout the day, according to Derek Schauland over at TechRepublic. This doesn’t take away from the requirement of removable backup media or offsite storage — it enhances it.
Derek offers some quick and easy steps that could save some of you a lot of headaches. If you've ever lost Windows Server files, ... More
September 27th, 2007 |
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Ubuntu developers are rushing to bring you new open-source software. The project just released Gutsy Gibbon Tribe 5, the fifth alpha release of Ubuntu 7.10. This alpha release offers a bunch of new features. But don't get too excited yet. The final release won't be available for about another month.
Still, we have time to review. It may not come with the hype of Vista or a new Mac product, but there's plenty to get excited about. Right off the bat, ... More
August 30th, 2007 |
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Microsoft has shipped the second preview version of SQL Server 2008. Redmond says the product will be released in the second quarter of next year. Microsoft plans to make a big deal about the release, launching SQL Server 2008 at a gala in Los Angeles with Windows Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 next February. You won't be able to get your hands on it for several weeks after that, though.
Want to check out the community technology preview, or CTP? ... More
August 3rd, 2007 |
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It’s been about one month since the release of Fedora 7 and Red Hat thought it was time to give you a few updates. Red Hat had over 300,000 installations of Fedora 7 in the first month since its release on May 31.
That number is thus far pretty in-line with expectations, given that Fedora Core 6 received close to 400,000 installations in its first month. Red Hat expects people will wait a little while to upgrade their systems.
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August 2nd, 2007 |
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Microsoft is saying it isn't bound by the GPLv3. The company issued a statement on July 5th that made its intentions very clear. What does that mean Linux distributions?
Will the open source community's alleged patent infringements on Microsoft's intellectual property become a major legal issue in the days ahead? We talked with Dana Gardner, principal analyst at Interabor Solutions, about this development in the open source saga. Here's what he had to say:
The software industry is moving into a ... More
August 1st, 2007 |
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Red Hat has made it clear: it won't enter into a deal with Microsoft like the one Novell struck with the Redmond software giant. But Red Hat does want to interoperate with its rival. What's a leading Linux distributor to do? Have its cake and eat it too? Refuse the patent covenant and forge an alliance anyway?
Not if Microsoft has anything to say about it.
Microsoft says it's no game unless Red Hat agrees to mutual patent indemnification. Microsoft says you ... More
July 6th, 2007 |
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