Linux/Open Source
FCC Approves Tests for Transition to Internet Phone System
January 30, 2014 1:34PM There have been complaints by some consumers about the quality of IP-based services and about their reliability. But the U.S. phone system is already in transition from its ...
Sailfish-Based Jolla Phone Debuts; Will Its New OS Fly?
November 29, 2013 10:06AM Jolla’s Linux-based Sailfish OS is the direct descendant of an open-source OS called MeeGo. Aside from not being dependent on Google’s Android, the selling points of Jolla’s Sailfish ...
Americans Not Sold on Wearable Tech
November 7, 2013 1:51PM The expected market value for wearable tech is definitely a good sign and shows that companies are thinking far ahead of consumers as to what will end up ...
Google Chromecast Adds Hulu Plus App
October 3, 2013 9:26AM When Google brought out the Chromecast streaming media player, the device supported only four apps: Netflix and Google’s own YouTube, Google Play Movies and Google Play Music properties. ...
EU Takes Swipe Against ‘Proprietary’ Software
EU Internet Commissioner Neelie Kroes says governments should have a “clear justification” if they mandate proprietary software that sets royalties and restrictions. Kroes favors open software, and wants to draw up detailed ...
Spam King Gets More Than Four Years Behind Bars
November 25, 2009 2:08PM Spam king Alan Ralsky has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for fraud and violating the CAN-SPAM Act. The Department of Justice said Ralsky’s spam ...
Wii-Haw! Nintendo Tops Monthly Console Sales Again
May 29, 2007 11:12AM Digg It! Bookmark to del.icio.us With Nintendo’s Wii still dominating the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 in terms of sales, many wonder whether the Wii’s performance can ...
Apple: Don’t Upgrade to Vista Just Yet
February 5, 2007 9:32AM Digg It! Bookmark to del.cio.us Apple is offering some advice it hopes will improve the experience for customers who do decide to upgrade from Windwos XP to Windows ...
Open Source Unlocks Options for SMBs
“There is definitely more interest among SMBs in Linux and other open source solutions,” says Michael Dortch, principal business analyst and I.T. infrastructure management practice leader at the Robert Frances Group. “These ...
Open Source Matures for Business Roles
“From now on it’s really all about mainstreaming,” says Michael Dortch, principal business analyst and I.T. infrastructure management practice leader at the Robert Frances Group. “It’s not about open source vs. proprietary. ...