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While the Microsoft Windows-based desktop has long been accepted as a fact of life in the mainstream business environment, some organizations have been actively exploring as well as successfully deploying alternatives, and the Linux-based desktop is one of these, according to a new research report. The report is based on research sponsored by IBM, but was designed, executed and analyzed on an independent basis by Freeform Dynamics under its Community Research Programme.
Posted 20 May 2009
/ May 20, 2009 Issue
EnterpriseDB, an open source database vendor, announced that IBM has licensed its technology to make it easier to deploy applications on DB2 9.7, the upcoming release of IBM's enterprise relational database. The solution is intended to make it easier to migrate applications from Oracle environments into open source or DB2 environments. The technology is among a set of capabilities in EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus Advanced Server. These capabilities enable customers to run applications written for Oracle Database.
Posted 20 May 2009
/ May 20, 2009 Issue
It's been 10 years since IBM's initial public commitment to the Linux operating system. Supporting its pledge to Linux and open source solutions, and in response to feedback and requests among its user community, IBM is re-launching the IBM LinuxLine, a newsletter delivering a concise report of Linux and open source news relevant for the enterprise. The IBM LinuxLine will be published every other week and is geared toward IT managers and the hands-on Linux community.
Posted 20 May 2009
/ May 20, 2009 Issue
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