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Comparison of the Enterprise Functionalities of Open Source Database Management Systems 2006-03-09 03:18:03

This paper is an in-depth evaluation on open source DBMS in consideration of their applicability on enterprise-level applications. Based on a catalog of requirements typical for enterprise-level applications, product manuals, books, websites, newsgroups and other DBMS-related resources have been worked through to give an extensive answer on requirements like licensing, operating system support, certain limits of a database, database interfaces, programming features, text searching capabilities, performance of the database, distributed transaction support, replication, high availability features, ease of administration and a technical appraisal in regard to the project activity, size of the development team and support availability. The following open source DBMS have been evaluated: Firebird 1.5.2, Ingres r3 3.0.1, MaxDB 7.5.0.23, MySQL 4.1.10 and PostgreSQL 8.0.1.

Using Linux to Install Windows XP With Network Booting 2005-09-13 03:00:03

This paper shows you how you can use a Linux based infrastructure to deploy Windows XP images to machines on your network. The paper gives a brief overview of the architecture that will be used to achieve the deployment and a list of the prerequisites for following the procedure. The paper also discusses how to network-install Windows XP using a Linux server.

The Jikes Research Virtual Machine Project: Building an Open-Source Research Community 2006-12-09 01:00:18 IBM

This paper describes the evolution of the Jikese Research Virtual Machine project from an IBM internal research project, called Jalapeno, into an open-source project. After summarizing the original goals of the project, the paper discusses the motivation for releasing it as an open-source project and the activities performed to ensure the success of the project. Throughout, the authors highlight the unique challenges of developing and maintaining an open-source project designed specifically to support a research community.

Java Tech: Acquire Images With TWAIN and SANE, Part 3 2006-12-09 01:00:18 Sun Microsystems

This paper introduces SANE, where the user can learn about SANE's environment, API, and network protocol. The paper explores a Java API for acquiring images with SANE and discusses the need for both SANE and Technology Without An Interesting Name (TWAIN). SANE is an API and image-acquisition specification that primarily targets Unix and Linux. Unlike TWAIN, SANE is GUI-neutral, which makes SANE ideal for use in command-line-driven Unix environments. Another advantage over TWAIN: SANE enables network transparent access to image-acquisition devices located across networks.

Novell Linux Desktop 9 Powered by SUSE LINUX and Sun Java Desktop 2005-09-27 03:00:03 Novell

The Linux operating system is known for stability and reliability but has traditionally been used as a server - not on the desktop. Today, however, Linux desktop deployments are on the rise. Because they offer an intuitive and feature-rich GUI and a wealth of fully functional applications, Linux desktops can be used to replace the UNIX workstations of highly technical users. They can also be used for non-technical personnel such as sales clerks, call-center agents and front-office employees. And an increasing number of organizations are using Linux in general office environments, especially in the government, education and developing-economy sectors. This paper evaluates two competing Linux desktop products: Novell Linux Desktop 9, powered by SUSE LINUX, and Sun Java Desktop.

Red Hat Global Client Services: Ensuring Customer Success 2005-07-05 03:00:02 Red Hat

In this new era of open standards, the balance of power has been returned to the customer. Successful technology companies will be those that focus on service. Today, odds are against a proprietary software company using pure product innovation to gain a competitive advantage. Innovating with purpose, integrating responsive customer service - this is how to deliver real business results for the enterprise. This paper explains how Red Hat Global Client Services is ensuring customer success.

Using Linux Mdadm Multipathing With Sun StorEdge Systems 2005-11-03 01:00:03

Linux mdadm (Multiple Device Administration) is a tool for creating, managing and monitoring device arrays using the "md" driver in Linux, also known as Software RAID arrays. Mdadm was designed for RAID device creation, but also includes limited support for the creation, use and manipulation of multipath storage devices. The manipulation of multipath storage devices is the focus of this paper.

When Free Meets Proprietary: Three Free Applications on Proprietary Systems, Three Proprietary Applications on Free Systems 2006-03-07 03:49:47

This paper will list a few situations where free software and proprietary software can mix, and give three examples of each. The Mozilla suite includes a Web browser, chat client, newsgroup reader, POP/IMAP client, HTML composer, and the Jabberzilla multi-protocol IM client. Firefox is a child of the Mozilla project which also produced its bigger brother the Mozilla suite.

Linux: Ready for the Enterprise Desktop 2005-09-29 03:00:02 Novell

Is Linux ready for enterprise desktops? Can administrators really enforce corporate IT policies on what were once largely user-managed Linux systems? What level of administrative automation exists today? Who can provide comprehensive Linux support? This paper explores these and other challenges, and it sheds light on the new desktop operating system capabilities and management technologies that make Linux enterprise ready-today.

Linux Desktop Hacks: Scrap X11 for Fancy Login Consoles 2005-03-09 O'Reilly Media

Qingy is an alternative login screen developed by Michele Noberasco. Qingy uses the graphical frame-buffer console capability in Linux to paint an attractive and powerful session login screen on one or more virtual terminals. Unlike XDM, GDM, and KDM, Qingy does not use X11. Despite this, Qingy has as many features as these traditional graphical login screens, if not more (see the sidebar, "Frame-Buffer Versus X11 Graphics"). One can choose the preferred session type, such as KDE, GNOME, WindowMaker, Fluxbox, or just a text console.

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Title	Date Added	Company
Comparison of the Enterprise Functionalities of Open Source Database Management Systems	2006-03-09 03:18:03
This paper is an in-depth evaluation on open source DBMS in consideration of their applicability on enterprise-level applications. Based on a catalog of requirements typical for enterprise-level applications, product manuals, books, websites, newsgroups and other DBMS-related resources have been worked through to give an extensive answer on requirements like licensing, operating system support, certain limits of a database, database interfaces, programming features, text searching capabilities, performance of the database, distributed transaction support, replication, high availability features, ease of administration and a technical appraisal in regard to the project activity, size of the development team and support availability. The following open source DBMS have been evaluated: Firebird 1.5.2, Ingres r3 3.0.1, MaxDB 7.5.0.23, MySQL 4.1.10 and PostgreSQL 8.0.1.
Using Linux to Install Windows XP With Network Booting	2005-09-13 03:00:03
This paper shows you how you can use a Linux based infrastructure to deploy Windows XP images to machines on your network. The paper gives a brief overview of the architecture that will be used to achieve the deployment and a list of the prerequisites for following the procedure. The paper also discusses how to network-install Windows XP using a Linux server.
The Jikes Research Virtual Machine Project: Building an Open-Source Research Community	2006-12-09 01:00:18	IBM
This paper describes the evolution of the Jikese Research Virtual Machine project from an IBM internal research project, called Jalapeno, into an open-source project. After summarizing the original goals of the project, the paper discusses the motivation for releasing it as an open-source project and the activities performed to ensure the success of the project. Throughout, the authors highlight the unique challenges of developing and maintaining an open-source project designed specifically to support a research community.
Java Tech: Acquire Images With TWAIN and SANE, Part 3	2006-12-09 01:00:18	Sun Microsystems
This paper introduces SANE, where the user can learn about SANE's environment, API, and network protocol. The paper explores a Java API for acquiring images with SANE and discusses the need for both SANE and Technology Without An Interesting Name (TWAIN). SANE is an API and image-acquisition specification that primarily targets Unix and Linux. Unlike TWAIN, SANE is GUI-neutral, which makes SANE ideal for use in command-line-driven Unix environments. Another advantage over TWAIN: SANE enables network transparent access to image-acquisition devices located across networks.
Novell Linux Desktop 9 Powered by SUSE LINUX and Sun Java Desktop	2005-09-27 03:00:03	Novell
The Linux operating system is known for stability and reliability but has traditionally been used as a server - not on the desktop. Today, however, Linux desktop deployments are on the rise. Because they offer an intuitive and feature-rich GUI and a wealth of fully functional applications, Linux desktops can be used to replace the UNIX workstations of highly technical users. They can also be used for non-technical personnel such as sales clerks, call-center agents and front-office employees. And an increasing number of organizations are using Linux in general office environments, especially in the government, education and developing-economy sectors. This paper evaluates two competing Linux desktop products: Novell Linux Desktop 9, powered by SUSE LINUX, and Sun Java Desktop.
Red Hat Global Client Services: Ensuring Customer Success	2005-07-05 03:00:02	Red Hat
In this new era of open standards, the balance of power has been returned to the customer. Successful technology companies will be those that focus on service. Today, odds are against a proprietary software company using pure product innovation to gain a competitive advantage. Innovating with purpose, integrating responsive customer service - this is how to deliver real business results for the enterprise. This paper explains how Red Hat Global Client Services is ensuring customer success.
Using Linux Mdadm Multipathing With Sun StorEdge Systems	2005-11-03 01:00:03
Linux mdadm (Multiple Device Administration) is a tool for creating, managing and monitoring device arrays using the "md" driver in Linux, also known as Software RAID arrays. Mdadm was designed for RAID device creation, but also includes limited support for the creation, use and manipulation of multipath storage devices. The manipulation of multipath storage devices is the focus of this paper.
When Free Meets Proprietary: Three Free Applications on Proprietary Systems, Three Proprietary Applications on Free Systems	2006-03-07 03:49:47
This paper will list a few situations where free software and proprietary software can mix, and give three examples of each. The Mozilla suite includes a Web browser, chat client, newsgroup reader, POP/IMAP client, HTML composer, and the Jabberzilla multi-protocol IM client. Firefox is a child of the Mozilla project which also produced its bigger brother the Mozilla suite.
Linux: Ready for the Enterprise Desktop	2005-09-29 03:00:02	Novell
Is Linux ready for enterprise desktops? Can administrators really enforce corporate IT policies on what were once largely user-managed Linux systems? What level of administrative automation exists today? Who can provide comprehensive Linux support? This paper explores these and other challenges, and it sheds light on the new desktop operating system capabilities and management technologies that make Linux enterprise ready-today.
Linux Desktop Hacks: Scrap X11 for Fancy Login Consoles	2005-03-09	O'Reilly Media
Qingy is an alternative login screen developed by Michele Noberasco. Qingy uses the graphical frame-buffer console capability in Linux to paint an attractive and powerful session login screen on one or more virtual terminals. Unlike XDM, GDM, and KDM, Qingy does not use X11. Despite this, Qingy has as many features as these traditional graphical login screens, if not more (see the sidebar, "Frame-Buffer Versus X11 Graphics"). One can choose the preferred session type, such as KDE, GNOME, WindowMaker, Fluxbox, or just a text console.