With Linux, enough is sometimes too much
There's a lot more to the Linux operating system than just the kernel itself. Each Linux distribution ships with compilers, utilities, small tools, and even full-blown desktop applications. Some of...
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Despite big promises and optimistic expectations, some technologies never quite live up top their hype
View ArticleMicrosoft and the 24-hour Linux phenomenon
Recently I had the opportunity to meet with Jim Allchin, Microsoft's group vice president in charge of platforms, to talk about the future of Windows. As it turned out, however, what he has to say...
View ArticleRed Hat open source directory challenges Novell
With its acquisition of Suse Linux in 2003, Novell set itself up as the chief commercial competitor to Red Hat Linux for the enterprise Linux market. Last week Red Hat struck back, this time bringing...
View ArticleOracle wins big with its Innobase acquisition
To the faithful, Oracle's acquisition of key MySQL partner Innobase is proof of what they've believed all along: MySQL's success is a threat to Oracle's database business and it's only a matter of time...
View Article15 turning points in IT history
Imagine how different the computing world would be if IBM had used proprietary chips in the original PC, rather than off-the-shelf components. The PC clone market would never have happened, and IBM,...
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