When you have a small to medium-sized business (SMB), it is tempted to take lowest service offer, especially when a vendor makes big promises. There are plenty of database vendors on the market, and some of them offer very attractive custom proprietary packages or cloud computing solutions. But before you …
February, 2010
December, 2009
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22 December
What is OSCommerce?
These days, it seems like every small business wants its own web store. There are a variety of ways to set one up, but one popular solution is osCommerce, a free Open Source CMS that will quickly and easily set up an online store for you. OsCommerce will work on …
September, 2009
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30 September
Free and Open Source Control Panels
Question: I’m starting my own custom web server and want to use a free web hosting control panel. Can you name a few? Answer: Unfortunately, the list of free hosting panels is not very long, but there are a few quality choices out there. Here they are in no particular …
August, 2009
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14 August
Running an Open Source Web Server
There are many reasons to use free and open source software on a web hosting dedicated server that go beyond simple financial savings. From increased security and flexibility in development release cycles to highly customizable and modular components, the possibilities are vast. There are several operating systems and software setups …
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11 August
VMware buys SpringSource for US$420M
VMware announced today that it plans to purchase SpringSource, a leader in cloud computing application management. VMware specializes in virtualization and intends to extend their reach naturally into cloud computing. The deal will reportedly involve US$362 million in cash and equity, as well as US$58 million in stock options. The …