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Why Open Source is Important to You

by Bernard Golden ... is typically accompanied by better documentation, fuller feature sets, more support options, and so on (for more information on open source maturity assessment ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2005/04/news_analysis/NA_FS_XBG_04_13_05_1.asp - 13k - 2005-04-13 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:Mandriva Mandriva Linux ...

... sources), and installation tools, as well as full documentation and technical support ... Mandriva participates in many well-known Free or open source projects such ... http:/.../235-14604/Open-Source-and-Linux-IT-Services/Mandriva-Mandriva-Linux-Professional-Services.html - 5k - 2008-08-21

Choosing an Open Source Vendor and Service Provider

by Bernard Golden ... source software vendors are unpolished, so too are many open source service providers. ... for many aspects of your project, like documentation, project schedules ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2005/06/research_notes/TU_FS_XBG_06_21_05_1.asp - 14k - 2005-06-21 Summary: As more companies begin to use open source, demand for direct support and services beyond the on-line community will grow. If you're looking for open source help, know what questions to ask to ensure you're getting what you need.

Evaluating Strategic Information Technology Investment: An ...

by Igor Grubisic ... Moreover, there is no official or properly made documentation, or professional support ... it will be abandoned (see Neil Gunton's 2006 article Open source Pros and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2006/12/research_notes/RN_TS_XIG_12_18_06_1.asp - 13k - 2006-12-18 Summary: The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed source solution.

Will Sun Burn Linux with 'Free' Solaris?

by R. Krause ... is to try to pressure Microsoft to open its source ... have a Sun/Solaris environment, but free source code is ... license, plus $1500 for full documentation, so this ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/02/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_02_02_00_2.asp - 6k - 2000-02-02 Summary: Sun Microsystems has eliminated licensing fees for Solaris 8 and its source code.

Emryn International LLC

... Value Enterprise is an Open Source PHP5-MySQL application. ... Bizitor http://www.bizitor. com is a Project Estimation and Project Management Documentation tool. ... http:/.../showcases/technology-Directory/D/15080/Emryn-International-LLC.html - 8k - 2008-08-22

Business Process Documentation - Consultants

... Business Process Documentation - Consultants. ... help our customers select, evaluate and deploy the right mix of commercial and open source business applications ... http:/.../showcases/consultants/cat/219667/Business-Process-Documentation.html - 21k - 2008-08-28

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

by Josh Chalifour ... As an open source application you have no way to recover presales costs. ... You can check out the documentation and web site, and also install and test it yourself ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2004/09/research_notes/VN_FS_JC_09_09_04_1.asp - 31k - 2004-09-09 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.

Concerted Disruption, Climb Aboard

by Josh Chalifour ... the extra effort into licensing her code with a Free or open source license ... Take documentation—a programmer might be very skilled in writing code, but perhaps ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2005/07/research_notes/RN_FS_JC_07_25_05_1.asp - 29k - 2005-07-25 Summary: Labeled a disruptive technology, it's changing the landscape of enterprise software development, distribution, and consumption. Open source software is grounded in the strength of its communities. This report and interview series examine how to engage and successfully maintain such communities.

Caldera eDesktop Edges Out Microsoft Windows 2000 in Functionality ...

by C. McNulty ... TEC scores each operating system's documentation based on several factors: ... The KDE interface and open source initiatives are improving the user experience and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/06/research_notes/TN_HW_CFM_06_16_00_1.asp - 29k - 2000-06-16 Summary: In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality: material procurement planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, distribution and transportation management, and inventory management and warehousing.