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Could Red Hat lose JBoss founder?

Just months after Red Hat acquired JBoss, it's possible the start-up's leader, Marc Fleury, won't be staying on. Read more »

OLPC rivals get 'vicious'

When the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) organisation first mooted the idea of a super low cost laptop aimed at schoolchildren in the developing world some years ago, it was arguably on its own in the market. Read more »

Open source Aussies: Not poor, bearded loners

Typical Australian open source developers are 26 years old and spend their days being bored in Canberra. Despite that, free software enthusiasts have more sex and earn more money than you might expect, a new survey reveals. Read more »

Coders warned of health risks

If you spend your days in front of a monitor, there are some problems you need to look out for. Read more »

Students in the US saying no to computer science

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as in other schools across the country, computer science enrollments are dropping, raising questions about the country's future tech leadership. Read more »

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10 ways to improve your office etiquette

Office environments typically require us to work in fairly close quarters, so a little consideration and cooperation can make life a lot easier. These guidelines will help you -- or maybe the irritating colleague in the next cube -- avoid distracting and potentially obnoxious behaviour. Read more »

10 ways to survive office politics

Friction, deceit, gossip, rivalry, power plays -- fine for movies and TV, but potentially disastrous in the workplace. Calvin Sun looks at strategies for steering clear of issues that can unravel company culture and hurt your career. Read more »

The value of IT in tough times

It has been said that in the face of adversity one can determine the true character of an individual. I believe the same can be said of an organisation's senior leadership. Read more »

The choice -- To be right or be effective?

This article explains how to choose between being right and being effective. Read more »

10 things you can do to get a promotion

Very few people hire on with any company or organisation with the intention of remaining indefinitely at the position for which they were hired. The thought of asking for advancement is usually pretty frightening, but these tips will help you be more prepared. Read more »

Settling for less

As competition heats up in the job market, many of you are facing a tough decision: Do you hold out for a position offering a decent salary or accept a job for far less than you used to make? Read more »

Take control with these firefighter strategies

Taking over a failing project puts you on the spot with clients, management, and the team. These tips will help you smooth the transition, put out any fires, and get the project back on track. Read more »

Improve performance reviews with these tips

Performance reviews are rarely comfortable for the employee or the manager, but you can make them more positive by watching what you say. Read more »

Staying loyal to your company amid layoffs

Are you going through layoffs--as the executioner? Read about two downsizing experiences, and then share your experiences and advice with the community. Read more »

A new way to handle project peer reviews

Follow these tips on how to conduct an 'alligator' peer review to uncover project problems that may be lurking just below the surface. Read more »

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The trouble with contracting

David McAmis [blogs:theneteffect] -- More and more companies are using IT recruiters and contracting agencies to fill developer positions, but the developer usually ends up paying the price. Read more »

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