Contributed by Organizations or Campuses; Articles, Papers, and Reports; and Operating Systems

Open vs. Closed

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Title:Open vs. Closed (ID: CSD4901)
Author(s):Richard Ford (Florida Institute of Technology)
Source:ACM Queue vol. 5, no. 1 - February 2007
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Which source is more secure? The debate rages on, but what are the real pros and cons of open or closed operating systems?
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Two Tools to Help with Desktop Management

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Title:Two Tools to Help with Desktop Management (ID: CSD4323)
Author(s):Dave Kearns (Network World)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:The author discusses two new desktop computer management tools.
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The Penguin in Peril: SCO’s Legal Threats to Linux

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Title:The Penguin in Peril: SCO’s Legal Threats to Linux (ID: CSD3707)
Author(s):Ishtiaque Omar (Australian National University)
Source:First Monday
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:This thesis reviews the novel licences employed by open source developers. The paper examines how the success of the open source Linux operating system has led to conflict with traditional closed source software firms through the case study of SCO v. IBM, currently before the United States Federal District Court. Apart from exposing weaknesses in open source licensing, the case highlights the need to consider the intellectual property laws governing inputs into software development. The thesis further explores future intellectual property legislation that may forestall open collaboration. It is argued that proponents of such development methods must engage in policy discussions to limit the exclusionary authority of intellectual property licensors, by ensuring broad user rights to protected works.
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Linux on desktop PCs: More balls through Windows

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Title:Linux on desktop PCs: More balls through Windows (ID: CSD3188)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2004)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Is Microsoft finally about to face real competition in desktop-computer software?
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The Linux Experiment

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Title:The Linux Experiment (ID: CSD3058)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2003)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Fed up with Windows hassles, an editor at PC World went on a Microsoft-free diet for four weeks. Here's what happened.
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