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Technology


February 1, 2008  11:52 PM

OpenBSD



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Open source, Technology

OpenBSD is a Unix-like open source operating system, known for its emphasis on security. openbsd.jpg

February 1, 2008  11:43 PM

Mozilla



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Open source, Technology

Mozilla is a free open source software project that maintains the Mozilla Firefox browser...


February 1, 2008  11:36 PM

Moodle



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Open source, Technology

Moodle is a free, open source software package course management system (CMS). moodle.gif


February 1, 2008  11:31 PM

Java



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Open source, Technology

Java is a programming language expressly designed for use in the distributed environment of the Internet. It was designed to have the "look and feel" of the C++ language,...


February 1, 2008  7:16 PM

Drupal



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Open source, Technology

Drupal is free, open source software that can be used by individuals or groups of users -- even those lacking technical skills -- to easily create and manage many types of Web sites.


February 1, 2008  6:39 PM

Debian



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Open source, Technology

Debian GNU/Linux is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system. debian-logo.gif


February 1, 2008  6:38 PM

The Apache Software Foundation



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Open source, Technology

The Apache Software Foundation supports the development of a number of open-source software projects, including the apache webserver. apache_feather.png


February 1, 2008  5:32 PM

Gnu



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Open source, Technology

GNU is a Unix-like operating system that comes with source code that can be copied, modified, and redistributed. The GNU project was started in 1983 by Richard Stallman and others, who formed the


February 1, 2008  4:29 PM

75% will include full life cycle energy and CO2 footprint as mandatory criteria for new PCs



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
Life cycle management, predictions, Technology

Most technology providers have little or no knowledge of the full life cycle energy and CO2 footprint of their products. Some technology providers have started the process of life cycle assessments, or at least were asking key suppliers about carbon and energy use in 2007 and will...


February 1, 2008  4:19 PM

Overheard: Gartner announces 10 future trends that IT professionals need to plan for



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
predictions, Technology

The predictions highlight areas where executives and IT professionals need to take action in 2008. The full impact of these trends may not appear this year, but executives need to act now so that they can exploit the trends for their competitive advantage.