The past year brought some exciting advancements for the Linux operating system and open source software. Open technology continues to become more pervasive and the Linux kernel is now widely used in a multitude of mainstream products ranging from set-top boxes to mobile phones. With 2008 coming to a close, we wanted to take a minute to look at some events of significance to the open source software community.
Mozilla's Firefox web browser is Read the rest of this entry »
2008 has been a rollercoaster year for Microsoft, from the attempt to acquire Yahoo! to Bill Gates' departure from the helm of the company. At One Microsoft Way, we cover everything Microsoft that doesn't go on the frontpage, so in case you haven't been tuning in, here are the top stories for this past year in terms of pageviews:
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. TinyURL links on the Windows Live Messenger network were banned unintentionally, according to Microsoft. The Read the rest of this entry »
Whether between competing distributions and vendors or with that big Redmond, Wash., company the Linux wars were great spectator sport for open source devotees in 2008. Virtualization and the cloud were hot topics, with rollouts from the major players like
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These trends will surely continue, especially as IT shops around the globe implement cost-cutting measures. The U.S. recession may be a boon to open source, and a bust Read the rest of this entry »
With 2008 winding down, and with everyone in the Pacific Northwest snowed in, I began thinking about what we've covered in the last year. Certain topics of yesteryear came back in full force, and many new developments also received a good bit of media coverage. In the six main topics we cover at Enterprise Networking Planet, let's reflect back upon the year's prevalent trends.
In the networking world,
continued to be an important topic. Cloud Read the rest of this entry »
There were a lot of high-profile updates in 2008, and the line between traditional software downloads and Web applications blurred significantly. The browser especially has become, for some people, the only program they need.
There were several stand out new applications, though, and here are six of what I think are the best ones. They range from traditional Web browsers and browser hybrids to communication tools and utilities that should help you Read the rest of this entry »
Windows Essentials Business Server 2008 is part if Microsoft’s new focus on the mid-market space. In this and in my next few postings, I’ll provide you with a look at this product, starting with an installation overview of each component. In this part, you’ll learn about the prerequisites portion of the installation.
Earlier this year, Microsoft released Windows Server Essentials 2008, one product in their nascent midmarket Read the rest of this entry »
Progress Software Corporation
GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended
November 30, November 30, Percent
(In thousands except per share data) 2008 2007 Change
Revenue:
Software licenses $ 56,102 $ 53,785 4 %
Maintenance and services 83,329 Read the rest of this entry »
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Technology continues to be a powerful force for transforming business, when used wisely and correctly. Here is a list of the top 10 visionaries and executives who made the biggest contributions for the year.
10. Bill Gates, Microsoft
At the end of June, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates stepped down from his full-time job at the world’s largest Read the rest of this entry »
OLDWICK, N.J., Dec 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
A.M. Best Co. has shipped the 2008 BestESP(R)
Services-US software, which includes 2008 Property/Casualty, Life,
Health, Separate Accounts and Title statements, as well as the
Risk-Based Capital Reports and New York Supplement. BestESP
Services-US, a Windows(R)-based software package, lets
insurance companies prepare, print and file quarterly and annual Read the rest of this entry »
What started out as a banking crisis became, in 2008, a story for everyone: retailers, consumers, auto workers -- and tech professionals.
Though it wasn't business as usual, some big mergers -- like HP buying EDS -- were executed. Long-awaited products like the Android-based G1 "Google phone" were launched. Standards wars involving file formats like OOXML and hardware technology like Blu-Ray concluded. The battle against spam purveyors like McColo Read the rest of this entry »