Perhaps now, following the most recent worm attack on Microsoft systems, decision-makers will stop writing off the offerings of the open source movement and start to see the benefits.

Communications minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri could very well get away with her attempt to hamstring regulator ICASA, an action that will be felt by operators, consumers and the IT community.

Just three months after it bought Inthebag, Woolworths has merged its offerings with that of its acquisition. The question remains as to whether it is wise to maintain dual brands for a single strategy.

Siltek`s year-end numbers were due out last week, but a cautionary notice was issued late on Friday indicating a delay until the finalisation of the capital restructuring plan.

An Oscars-type look at the best and worst leadership practices in business. Pass the envelope please.

Unlike the world of Windows in which there is very little choice when it comes to desktop environments, Linux offers users literally a plethora of options for customising their working environment.

If there is one thing that the terror attacks have taught the US - and the rest of us - is that knowledge cannot be allowed to be the exclusive domain of a select few.

Paul Booth heaves a sigh of relief upon his return to SA after being stranded in America after the terrorist attacks. He takes a look at the past three weeks` major IT and telecoms happenings.

Linux advocates talk endlessly about the benefits of the open source model, but where better to prove its true value than in the education arena?

A look at how the Internet helped and is continuing to help in the recovery from last week`s attacks on America.

Despite being a fan of Linux, it is still occasionally disheartening to see exactly what Windows users take for granted and what the open source movement is still struggling to deliver.

While online job sites and newspaper advertising are valuable recruitment resources, personnel agencies fulfil a critical role in filtering out the inappropriate and unsuitable candidates that fall into any recruitment process.

If you`re ever in doubt as to the strength of the Microsoft empire and its ability to endure, then you would be well advised to attend the annual Microsoft TechEd conference.