Over the past fifteen years, Linux has built its brand around security and flexibility. The open source community and many technology aficionados berate Windows for its security flaws, and hail Linux and Apple as the platforms for serious, reliable computing. Few serious studies have rigorously compared the platforms in the wild, and those that do are often accused of bias. Temporarily setting aside the prejudice that most have regarding the issue, could it be possible that in certain instances, Windows Servers are indeed more secure than Linux?
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Tag Archives: Software Sagacity
FlowPlayer – Or How I Learned to Cheat the GPL
Years ago, during the advent of free and open-source software, most developers joined the movement purely for the fun of it. They wanted to make a difference in the world – build a free alternative to a paid package, and reduce the grip of large, profit-focused corporations on the software world. Out of these glorious sentiments came the GPL – hallmarked as the license to end all licenses – the stamp of approval from the open source community.
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The Open Source Experiment – OpenOffice Writer Review & Tips
After a long hiatus from open source productivity software, I am again giving OpenOffice a shot. My home laptop started with an old vanilla install of XP, and out of installation convenience, I have been using open source software as opposed to the usual higher-end commercial packages. Below are a few of my thoughts and suggestions for others undertaking the same experiment.
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