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Enterprise Open Source Journal (EOSJ)
THIS WEEK'S TOP NEWS
SUN RELEASES ADDITIONAL OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE. Sun Microsystems announces that the Java Enterprise System, N1 Management software, and the Sun development tools are now available as open source software. Sun's open source Solaris operating system, along with a set of open source software form Sun, has been released as The Solaris Enterprise System.
IDC PREDICTS OPEN SOURCE TO HAVE GREATER IMPACT IN 2006. IDC, an IT market intelligence firm, releases its Predictions 2006 report indicating that moderate IT spending growth will accelerate the use of open source in the enterprise and encourage disruptive business models based on 'open innovation'.
FSF, SFLC RELEASE GPL REVISION GUIDELINES. The Free Software Foundation (FSF) and the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) release guidelines for revising the GNU General Public License (GPL). The FSF intends to release the first discussion draft of the new GPLv3 license in January for public discussion.
OSDL DESKTOP LINUX CLIENT SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED. The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) releases the results of their October 2005 Desktop Linux Client Survey to determine the primary drivers and barriers to Linux desktop adoption. Top drivers for Linux desktop adoption include user demand, competitive pressures, and cost, while top barriers include application support, peripheral support, and end user training.
MOZILLA LAUNCHES FIREFOX 1.5. The Mozilla Foundation launches a major update to its popular open source Firefox web browser, Firefox 1.5. The update to Firefox comes one year after the debut of Firefox 1.0, which has already surpassed 100 million downloads.
PERSPECTIVES
A collection of open source editorials, opinions, and blog entries from around the world.
Just what constitutes an open source company?Matt Asay
Best Legal Practices for Open Source Software:
Ten Tips For Managing Legal Risks for Businesses Using Open Source SoftwareDennis Kennedy
Is Open Source Really Just as Good?, Part IIMichael Jung
Free Grows Revenue - Just Ask Your CarrierJonathan Schwartz
How to get people to work for freeDavid Horton
Open Source CRM: The FactsAngela Eager
The Open Source OptionSteve Apiki
Windows vs. Linux Study Author RepliesHerb Thompson
Does the market really want an open source stack from Sun?Dana Gardner
Closing the Knowledge Gap on 'Open Source'Gil Friend
ANNOUNCEMENTS
News, press releases, and announcements from open source vendors, organizations, and projects. Submit your news to update@eosj.com.
Autodesk
Autodesk Contributes Web Mapping Software to Open Source CommunityBusiness Objects
Business Objects and Red Hat Sign Global Technology Partner AgreementConcurrent
Lockheed Martin selects Concurrent’s RedHawk Linux for THAAD Missile Defense ProgramEnterpriseDB
EnterpriseDB Announces General Availability for Sun Solaris SPARC and x86Exadel
Exadel to Sponsor Gartner Open Source Summit 2005Free Software Foundation
FSF releases guidelines for revising the GPLIDC
IDC Predicts That Moderate Spending Growth Will Push IT Vendors Toward Disruptive Business ModelsIngres
Ingres Attracts Additional Industry Veterans to Lead Global Sales and Support for Enterprise CustomersJedox
New Perspectives for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA): Modeling Web Services Business Logic with Microsoft ExcelLanguage Standards for Global Business Summit
MySQL Executive, Kaj Arnö, to Deliver Keynote on Standards-based Platforms at Language Standards for Global Business SummitLinux Professional Institute (LPI)
LPI appoints new President and CEOMozilla
Mozilla Introduces Firefox 1.5 and Ups the Ante in Web BrowsingNetManage
NetManage Joins JBoss Certified Partner ProgramNovell
Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Earns Top HonorsOpen Source Development Labs (OSDL)
Desktop Linux SurveyPervasive
Pervasive Software Contributing Code to PostgreSQL Community for Sun Solaris 10 DTrace Monitoring FrameworkrSmart
rSmart Media Advisory: rSmart Showcases New Solution for Migration from Proprietary to Open Source Learning Management Systems at the Fourth Annual Sakai ConferenceRed Hat
Fujitsu and Red Hat Work to Expand Enterprise EcosystemSendmail
Former McAfee and Computer Associates Executive Joins Sendmail as President and CEOSleepycat
Sleepycat Software Releases New Version of Berkeley DBSourceForge
SourceForge.net Launches New Site Design -- First Phase Optimizes Site Navigation and User ExperienceSugarCRM
SugarCRM Generates Business Results and a Loyal Customer BaseSun
Sun Pioneers Shift to Free and Open Source Software; Builds on Success of Solaris by Announcing Java Enterprise System, Developer Tools and N1 Software are Available at No CostTrolltech
Trolltech Launches First Linux-based VoIP Framework for Handheld DevicesVaricent
Varicent Announces Support for PostgreSQL v8.1Venexus
Venexus adopts DotNetNuke for online business environmentUPCOMING EVENTS
Gartner Open Source SummitOrlando, FL, USA
December 7-9, 2005
http://www.eosj.com/ccount/click.php?id=1027
ApacheCon US 2005San Diego, CA, USA
December 10-14, 2005
http://www.eosj.com/ccount/click.php?id=1028
Open Source in the EnterpriseSan Francisco, CA, USA
January 23-25, 2006
http://www.eosj.com/ccount/click.php?id=1079
ObjectWebCon'06Paris, France
January 31-february 2, 2006
http://www.eosj.com/ccount/click.php?id=1252
OSBC WestSan Francisco, CA, USA
February 14-15, 2006
http://www.eosj.com/ccount/click.php?id=1253
