Linux stories - Page 6
Linus Torvalds to lead LCA 2015 keynote session
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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software development
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Linus Torvalds set to headline LCA 2015 in Auckland, engaging in a Q&A session on open source advancements and Linux kernel insights.
Docker feels heat from competitors Joyent and Linux
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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virtualisation
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open source
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linux
Docker faces stiff competition as Joyent and Linux's Canonical deploy open-source container tech, heating up the virtualisation market.
Go back in time with the new Suse Linux Enterprise Server
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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open source
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linux
Suse Linux Enterprise Server 12 introduces time-travel with system snapshots and rollback, revolutionising system admin errors.
First we had heartbleed, now we're shellshocked
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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smartphones
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open source
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cybersecurity
Security companies warn businesses to patch vulnerable systems as a new bug, named Shellshocked, affects Linux and Unix systems.
Open source boost as Linux Conference heads to Auckland
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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open source
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linux
Seen as a meeting place for the free and open source software communities, the Linux Conference is set to be held at the University of Auckland early next year.
Ubuntu joins the touchy, feely Linux shouting match
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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open source
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personal computing devices
The thot just plickened where mobile technology is concerned, as Ubuntu shows off (yet another) Linux for the handset up in Barcelona.
ERP vendor gives open source software a boost
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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open source
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erp
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linux
ERP vendor Infor announces that its products are available on Red Hat’s Enterprise Linux and JBoss middleware.
Tablet computing and the imminent threat to the desktop operating system
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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open source
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
With the burgeoning craze around tablet computing, it is little wonder that Microsoft is getting in on the action, albeit awfully late in the game.
Tiny 'Raspberry Pi' seeds new dev generation
Thu, 17th May 2012
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open source
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linux
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volution
Raspberry Pi, a wallet-sized computer, ignites a coding revolution among youth, now shipping globally after high demand.
Virtualisation: do more with less
Fri, 30th Mar 2012
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virtualisation
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open source
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linux
NZ firms unlock agility and cost savings through virtualisation, leveraging tech to streamline operations and innovate.
Suse launches conference to celebrate 20th anniversary
Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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open source
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linux
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suse
Suse celebrates 20 years with global SuseCon event, honouring its journey from a German student project to a major Linux distributor.
Suse looking to re-open Linux conversation
Mon, 5th Dec 2011
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open source
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linux
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partners
Suse aims to revolutionise conversations with businesses and partners, leveraging Linux's untapped potential in the industry.
Oracle drops Open Office
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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open source
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linux
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oracle
Oracle has announced it will shift OpenOffice.org to a community-led project, ceasing its commercial version to foster open standards.
Red Hat opens New Zealand office
Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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open source
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linux
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datacom
Open source solutions provider Red Hat has opening its first New Zealand office with the goal of expanding its local business.
Red Hat claims fastest growing OS
Mon, 14th Jun 2010
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open source
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microsoft
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linux
Red Hat's Max McLaren asserts their OS is the world's fastest growing, claiming 15-20% of the server market and surpassing Unix and Microsoft growth rates.
Linux conference open source eye opener
Fri, 18th Dec 2009
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open source
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linux
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moody's
Hundreds of open source software aficionados will congregate in Wellington this January for the Linux.conf.au conference (LCA2010).
Thirty-four years young – and still going strong!
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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data analytics
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martech
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software development
SAS IT, a New Zealand tech company, focuses on delivering complex back-end systems for larger organizations. CEO Phil Martin shares insights.
New blade looks sharp
Sun, 1st Jul 2007
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windows
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management
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linux
Sun unveils the Blade 6000 Modular System, a highly versatile blade server supporting Intel, AMD, and Sun processors, aimed at boosting virtualisation.
Novell - Partner opportunities
Fri, 1st Dec 2006
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open source
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linux
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partners
Novell says its newly unveiled PartnerNet program has evolved from the traditional partner program into a business development platform.
Hosting: Microsoft vs Linux
Sun, 1st Oct 2006
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open source
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microsoft
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windows
Deciding between Microsoft and Linux for web hosting? We explore the best fit for basic, advanced, and corporate needs.