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A very nice Linux distro

If you fancy breaking away from proprietary OS software (e.g. Windows XP or others) I recommend using Fedora Linux. Fedora Core is a free operating system that offers the best combination of stable and cutting-edge software that exists in the … Continue reading

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FreeNAS

If you need extra space for storing data or if you want if you want to store your data centrally on your LAN with some useful extra functionality I recommend you check out FreeNAS. FreeNAS is a free NAS (Network-Attached … Continue reading

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Open Standards vs. Open Source

Anyone wanting a good understanding of the difference between open standards and open source should check out Bob Sutor’s essay. It’s clear, concise and easy to follow. Bob is Vice President of Standards and Open Source at IBM. In his … Continue reading

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