Open source software
Open source software
Open source software can be defined as computer software for which the human-readable source code is made available under a copyright license (or arrangement such as the public domain) that meets the Open Source Definition. This permits users to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified form. It is very often developed in a public, collaborative manner.
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The cluster at IIT is the first among three similar collaborations with academic institutions outside the U.S.
Harish Pillay, the open source evangelist at Red Hat, is never shy to express his opinion. In this exclusive interview, he shares 5 reasons why open source is the ideal platform/strategy for most government infrastructure implementation projects.
An open-source based clinic management tool will be available to all registered doctors in the SAR free of charge from Aug 28, said the Hong Kong Medical Association Friday.
Despite wide-eyed excitement with the impending release of two highly-anticipated operating systems for netbooks, Ovum advises developers to catch up with emerging netbook trends to widely capture the market.
Large enterprises continue to step up their investments in Linux on the mainframe in order to deliver more value to the business while controlling IT costs, according to a recent global study of large enterprises commissioned by CA.
What is the implications of cloud computing in the government or public sector. Harish Pillay, open source evangelist for Red Hat, discusses the potential impact of cloud computing on government data centers.
Red Hat, a provider of open source solutions, announced that rednano.sg, Singapore's first local search and directory engine, has developed a stable, secure and reliable platform for its online search engine business using a combination of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform, including built-in virtualization, Red Hat Cluster Suite and Red Hat Global File System (GFS), as well as Red Hat
While options for open source solutions and other types of free software abound, many IT executives struggle with finding the best alternative that fits their business' needs and their IT architecture.
