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As a long time freelancer, it’s a question that’s intrigued me for some time. I do have some theories… First, definitions… I’m not talking about working for a large consulting firm. Although this role may be called “consultant”, my meaning is consultant as sole proprietor, entrepreneur, gun for hire or lone wolf. 1. Make more [...]
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*Oracle, Java, the Apache Software Foundation and open
source
*An update on some open source database and data management
players
*CorraTech grows with support for open source application
alternatives
*Red Hat-Makara acquisition analysis and impact
*Linux kernel report shows strong support, but what now for
Novell?
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On open source and SMBs
Savio Rodrigues contrasted Dell’s plans to target SMBs with
bundles of hardware and open source with research from Forrester
that indicated that SMBs are still wary of open source, while
Matt Asay noted
that there are significant opportunities for open source vendors
if they can work out how to crack the SMB market and suggested
that the way to make software easier for SMBs and to monetize it
might actually be cloud-based computing.
OStatic noted that the issue may well be one of lack of awareness and that Dell’s initiative, as well as the …
[Read more]Background Knowledge
With the use of Samba we are able to share files through a local network and make it appear as if the files are on the Mac OS X locally. The instructions below will step you through step by step on how to access files from the Mac OS X to a Windows XP/Vista™ system through the network.
NOTE: Instructions to unblock network traffic through a software/hardware firewall are not provided. Refer to your software/network manual or support web site for details.
NOTE: These instructions will not allow for sharing via the Internet.
Solution
Setting up a file share in Windows XP