Is open source software an accepted tool for business? In this special report, silicon.com searches for real-world examples of enterprises using open source such as the Linux operating system and MySQL database, both the successes and the failures.
We also investigate further aspects of doing business with open source - including TCO for Windows vs. Linux, the best models for generating revenue with open source products and a glimpse of how open source will evolve in the future.
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Legal Eye: Do we need GPLv3?
Shedding light on the new open source license
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PA spreads the news on open source
Press Association is moving to an open source platform for its editorial content management system to take advantage of flexibility and cost benefits.
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Quocirca's Straight Talking: How Linux is hurting Microsoft
Many enterprises use a mix of open source and proprietary software. But there's one place where Linux in particular threatens to impinge on Windows' dominance. Quocirca's Bob Tarzey explains.
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Devil's Advocate: Open source for government
Why it'd be a winning combination...
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Analysis: Open source unwrapped
What are the pros and cons of collaborative development?
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Leader: Microsoft and OSDL - a missed opportunity?
Research could have helped IT users decide
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Leader: Microsoft and Linux must co-exist
Technology can't live in isolation
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The future is open source
Over the last 10 years open source has exploded onto the enterprise scene. With support from governments growing, how will it mature over the next five? Danny Bradbury reports.
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