Open source software is never completely free, in the financial sense. Even if the applications themselves are available at no cost, businesses still need to pay for support, training, data migration and other needs. But just how much open source costs can be open for debate.
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3 keys for open source software implementations
Open source software is a viable option for businesses and can deliver many benefits besides cost savings. But organizations must prepare for some challenges along the way.
6 free security tools from Black Hat 2012 IT managers can use today
A number of free and open source security tools were released last week at the annual Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas. Here are six that IT managers can use today to quickly identify weak spots in the corporate network:
Cost, big data concerns driving use of enterprise Linux
Companies are expanding their use of enterprise Linux, citing benefits such as lower costs, improved security and a better ability to handle big data, according to a recent survey.
Test your open source knowledge
How much do you know about open source software? Take this quiz to find out.
Survey: Open source is easier to adopt
A rough economy and better ease of use has made open source software more popular with businesses.