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Free (with strings attached): Keeping track of open-source code
Open-source software is free, flexible and adaptable, but lax oversight can obliterate the benefits. Here's how IT is keeping track. read more »
Sizing up open source: Not so simple
Open-source software throws a wrench into traditional software evaluation criteria. Here's what to look for and what you'll be expected to contribute. read more »
Open your data to the world
Public APIs let customers connect to you in new ways. read more »
Health watchdog: G-Cloud was our Plan B, but it beat Plan A
CQC was on the hunt for an open source CMS tool, and found success with Ixis Drupal read more »
LibreOffice 4.0 - Six new features coming to open source suite
Wider compatibility and integration can already be found in the first release candidate for this upcoming major update. read more »
Hadoop creator Doug Cutting outlines vision of big data platform
Hadoop is not well-suited to the online, interactive data processing required for truly real-time data insights. Or is it? read more »
The 5 key forces driving open source today
From the rise of foundations to emerging revenue models, the open source movement is primed for even greater impact on tomorrow's technologies read more »
Linux voting machines re-ignite e-voting debate in Belgium
Electronic voting is not transparent and should stop, critics say read more »
London 2012 Olympics website uses open source for winning results
Like the athletes, London 2012.com gets only one chance to reach peak performance under intense pressure read more »
Apache OpenOffice - Can it still compete with LibreOffice?
OpenOffice finally gets a major update; but it might be a case of too little, too late read more »
Open source driving business app development, survey finds
While usage is on the rise, many companies lack key internal controls and processes, software firm Sonatype warns read more »
Open source the key to cloud innovation
As the world begins to move to the cloud, where speed and scalability are critical, open source software is taking an even more intrinsic role read more »
7 points to consider when developing an app
Whether you want to build an app for internal use or to connect your company with the public, take a closer look at what's involved read more »
10 up-and-coming open source projects you should know about
Black Duck Software's 2011 'Rookies of the Year' list highlights up-and-coming newcomers. read more »
How to cope with HTML5's dueling standards bodies
What will be the future of the world wide wed, with so many different browsers and versions of HTML in play? read more »
Linux lovers should try FreeBSD for stable systems
Unix derivative operating system is a sleeper hit read more »
What a year: London Stock Exchange in severe IT difficulty, BlackBerry falls flat, bank email archives blown open
We hand-pick the top news stories of 2011 read more »
Can open source save the planet?
We take a look at the Open Source Ecology project and how it works read more »
Windows Store makes a special allowance for open source
With its app developer agreement, Microsoft makes a place for free and open source software in its upcoming Windows Store read more »
The best places to learn Linux and open source career skills online
Twelve ways to pick up new knowledge read more »
From Wow to How : Making mobile and cloud work for you
On demand Biztech Briefing-Learn how to effectively deliver mobile work styles and cloud services together.
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Nokia files cases against HTC One in the US
Nokia alleges that HTC phones infringe three of its patents in a new lawsuit read more »
Google, Facebook launch bidding war for Waze
Google may want crowd-sourced app or may just want to mess with Facebook, delaying its plans and boosting reported $1 billion price tag read more »
Google ready to start shipping Glass to #ifihadglass Explorers
The wait is almost over for the 8,000 early-bird users who signed up this spring read more »
Vanishing into thin [MacBook] Air: Shortages signal WWDC refresh
Lowest-priced 11.6-in. ultra-light out of stock at Amazon; new models powered by Intel's Haswell processors expected in two weeks read more »
Reshuffle sees SuccessFactor’s Lars Dalgaard step down from SAP board
Ariba’s CEO, Bob Calderoni, will head up the company’s cloud go-to-market read more »
Ethernet founders bemoan lack of investment in innovation
When Ethernet was invented at Xerox-owned PARC the location enjoyed government investment and good tax breaks read more »
BBC technology chief suspended over £100m failed digital project
The director general of the BBC said an independent review has been set up read more »
Republicans package H-1B plan in attractive website
New bill on immigration ready as House takes it term read more »
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