In today`s tech wrap: Bill Gates slams political parties` moves to legislate OSS adoption, Microsoft shares more source code and Apple cuts eMac prices.
In today`s tech wrap: A European Commission initiative has published guidelines on migrating to open source; Linux security slated; Microsoft smartphone ships in US; and IBM gives P900 a VPN.
Envent Holdings has released the third version of its digital communications suite, Ensight3.
CS Holdings, in partnership with Jam Warehouse, has developed and implemented the first of a multi-phase document management system for the Medical Research Council of SA (MRC).
Inus Gouws, senior consultant at Computer Associates Africa, explains why Linux is not limited to low-cost utility servers.
In today`s tech roundup: Lindows.com won`t down a site telling visitors if they qualify for a portion of an MS settlement; Microsoft and Phoenix agreement aims for more reliable Windows; new bugs are tougher, a study finds; and Sun enlists a consulting partner for N1.
The growth in the functionality of open source software is forcing vendors to move aggressively into the open source market, says Novell.
Following its recent acquisition of Ximian, Novell says it will include Ximian management services in the Novell Nterprise Linux Services 1.0 solution.
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has launched version 1.2 of its open source learning management system, KEWL (Knowledge.Environment for Web-based Learning).
Sophos has acquired ActiveState, a North American-based company that develops anti-spam software and tools for open source language programmers, says local Sophos distributor Netxactics.
African banks find it easier to measure return on investment on new IT systems than their European counterparts do, because of the obvious improvement in customer service levels. This emerged at a banking conference in Cape Town today.
In today`s tech wrap: An Oxford University study fans the open/closed source debate; Vodafone`s TV cellphone; IBM and GE link PC to building security; PeopleSoft outs Oracle mails; Mad Hatter gets Telstra; and Bill Gates` pay rise.
In today`s tech wrap: A fix for IBM on Linux security flaw; VeriSign castigated; DVD-copy software distributors sued; Microsoft and IBM collaborate on Web services; and SAN switch vendors make it easier for programmers.