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Squiz bows to GPL pressure

Local software vendor Squiz has re-licensed its MySource Matrix tool under the popular GNU General Public License, nearly two years after facing criticism the software's previous licence wasn't open enough. Read more »

Linux Standards Base gets better C++ support

C++ applications compiled with the latest versions of the GNU Compiler Collection can now be easily ported to multiple Linux distributions, which should help prevent forking Read more »

Drizzle: MySQL slims down on Aker's diet

Brian Aker, MySQL's director of architecture, has unveiled Drizzle, a database project aimed at powering websites with massive concurrency as well as trimming superfluous functionality from MySQL. Read more »

MySQL seek Australian expansion

MySQL AB, the company behind the popular open source database MySQL, is looking to ramp up its presence in the Australian market. Read more »

GPL3 welcomed by IBM, Red Hat, Novell, MySQL

Sixteen years after releasing GPL2, Richard Stallman and the Free Software Foundation launched GPL3 over the weekend. Read more »

Oracle announces Database 11g beta

Company says beta includes 482 new features designed to add flexibility to database administration. Read more »

Microsoft fixes DNS flaw but warns of Word attacks

Microsoft is warning that a Word flaw is being used for targeted attacks, and has also issued four 'important' patches, including one for a potentially serious DNS flaw in the latest Patch Tuesday bulletin. Read more »

Samba prepares 3.2 launch under GPLv3

Samba will release the next version of its server software under the General Public License version 3 (GPLv3), which was launched by the Free Software Foundation last month. Read more »

Three-year wait ends for Debian fans

The Debian Project has finally released a long-anticipated new version of its widely-used Linux distribution. Read more »

SugarCRM gives GPLv3 thumbs up

Software vendor SugarCRM has given General Public License version 3 the thumbs up and will use it in a forthcoming update of its open-source applications. Read more »

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Oh, my--MySQL!

MySQL is great for energising your Web site, managing personal data, or any of the average everyday uses of a database. Read this article to learn more about this system, and discover when, where, and why you should use MySQL. Read more »

MySQL or SQL Server: Look beyond politics and hype

MySQL may be free, but what if money isn't the only factor? Find out how these database heavyweights stack up and how to decide which one to use. Read more »

Consider these criteria to choose the right open source CMS solution

Content management systems proliferate across the open source landscape, so how do you know which one is right for your Web site? Check out these selection criteria and see how you can easily test-drive other options. Read more »

Getting started with BugTracker.NET

Need to keep track of your .NET project? Builder AU technical editor, David McAmis shows you how to get started with BugTracker.NET. Read more »

Sophisticated open source ad serving with phpAdsNew

A full-featured, sophisticated ad management system doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. This well-documented and powerful ad-serving system might just be right for you. Read more »

Regular expressions: Variations in support

Take a look at some of the variations in standards and conventions, along with resources for additional information. Read more »

Software review: Features of phpBB discussion server

There are numerous open source discussion servers available for download from the Internet. This reviewer suggests that phpBB may have the best set of features and the highest level of support when compared to the rest. Read more »

Java's future lies in FOSS

Australian developer Brandon Franklin says the time is now for Sun to make Java available under a free software licence. Read more »

Making a case for enterprise open source

Bringing any new system into an established organisation, especially when it is a concept like open source, is a matter of selling the idea. Read more »

A look inside Google's open source kitchen

Google's Chris DiBona says the search giant has a lot of involvement in open source, but is also a firm believer in proprietary software. Read more »

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