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Inprise/Borland Challenges Other Vendors to Open-Source Their ...

by M. Reed ... "Inprise open-sourcing InterBase is a step forward for software users," said Eric S. Raymond, president of the Open Source Initiative. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/DataWarehousing/2000/01/news_analysis/NA_DW_MFR_01_17_00_1.asp - 5k Summary: In a move which will challenge other database vendors to open-source their SQL databases, Inprise/Borland Corporation has announced it is releasing the source code for its InterBase 6 cross-platform SQL database. It will provide the database on multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows NT, and Sun Sol

Open Source and Linux, IT Services:Global Era Open Source Services ...

... In addition, Global Era's open source services include Linux deployment (server and desktop), databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL, and JBOSS application ... http:/.../Open-Source-and-Linux-IT-Services/Global-Era-Open-Source-Services-Development-and-ERP-CRM.html - 4k - 2008-08-21

TEC Talks to the Compiere ERP/CRM ProjectFree and Open Source ...

by Josh Chalifour ... Do you think it will be a greater trend in the industry to move toward open source databases or is this effort just because Compiere is open source? ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2004/09/research_notes/VN_FS_JC_09_09_04_1.asp - 30k Summary: Compiere project leader, Jorg Janke, reveals to TEC the advantages and difficulties in developing an ERP solution as Open Source software. Jorg explains some of the intricacies in modeling a business around servicing mature Open Source software.

Demand at the Fount of Open Source Part Two: A Primer Based in ...

by Josh Chalifour ... It can offer competitive pricing on its supply chain management solution to clients because the solution supports open source servers, databases, etc. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2005/12/research_notes/TU_FS_JC_12_31_05_1.asp - 24k Summary: Organizations globally, are contributing to increased demand for Free and open source software but vendors may not yet be meeting this demand. This article highlights FOSS fundamentals with the goal of adding clarity for the uninitiated.

Why Open Source is Important to You

by Bernard Golden ... Security tools, application servers, and databases are examples of the kinds of open source products created by the "scratch an itch" approach. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2005/04/news_analysis/NA_FS_XBG_04_13_05_1.asp - 13k Summary: There are two trends in open source adoption that make it imperative that you consider open source solutions for your future IT initiatives. This article describes each of the trends and discusses their importance for your business.

Open Source and Linux, IT Services:Daffodil Software Daffodil One ...

... from databases such as Cloudscape, Pointbase, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server to its Daffodil DB solution.The company also offers its own open source CRM ... http:/.../235-14698/Open-Source-and-Linux-IT-Services/Daffodil-Software-Daffodil-One-DB-Services.html - 5k - 2008-08-21

Open Source and Linux, IT Services:Net Direct Open Systems

... was founded in 1995 to provide open source solutions to small, medium, and large ... HAC, HPC), proxy servers, fax gateways, web servers, databases (MySQL, Oracle ... http:/.../software/235-14631/Open-Source-and-Linux-IT-Services/Net-Direct-Open-Systems.html - 4k - 2008-08-21

TEC Talks to OpenMFGFree and Open Source Software Business ...

by Josh Chalifour ... TEC: You believe that open source makes more sense for the commodity level infrastructure tools such as operating systems and databases. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2004/09/research_notes/VN_FS_JC_09_08_04_1.asp - 27k Summary: TEC spoke with the President and Chief Executive Officer of OpenMFG, Edward L. Lilly, Jr., to find out how OpenMFG is leveraging commodity Free and open source software platforms to more cost-effectively deliver its own ERP solution.

SugarCRM

... Sugar Enterprise supports MySQL and Oracle databases. ... These components are freely downoadable as Sugar Open Source or available for a fee as Sugar Professional ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/12661/SugarCRM.html - 10k - 2008-09-01

TEC Talks to the Open For Business ProjectFree and Open Source ...

by Josh Chalifour ... of course have to be very careful about what they pull from the open source project ... We do sometimes work with migrating databases to new versions of the software ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2004/09/research_notes/VN_FS_JC_09_07_04_1.asp - 33k Summary: In conversation with the Open For Business (OFBiz) project leader, David Jones, TEC discovers some of the challenges in raising an open source enterprise software solution. Mr. Jones explains his vision in this first part of three articles on maintaining a business centered around Free and open source so