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The use of open-source software in the IBM corporate portal

The growing popularity of open-source software in recent years has led to its increased acceptance in the enterprise environment. In a recent informal survey, a large percentage of respondents (60 percent) reported using a mix of open-source and commercial software products at their companies. (1) The exclusive use of open-source software appears to be rather limited (only 2 percent of the respondents). The IBM corporate Web site, which originally used only IBM proprietary software, has gradually incorporated a number of major open-source software components. These have delivered cost savings, contributed to the rapid adoption of new technologies, and opened up new business opportunities. The IBM corporate portal, www.ibm.com, provides a gateway to corporate information and services. It serves customers, business partners, investors, and the general public in 84 countries around the world.(Continue Reading)

Open source art: two recent exhibitions provided an introduction to the videos and altered software projections of computer artist Cory Arcangel, who makes
Most artists would consider opening two prominent gallery exhibitions in Manhattan within the same month--especially solo debuts--at least a little daunting. But not Cory Arcangel, the prolific, un(Continue Reading)

Open-source versus proprietary software Is one more reliable and secure than the other?
One of the most powerful movements in the information technology community today is the widespread adoption of free and open-source software (FOSS). What was once an idealistic fringe movement conce(Continue Reading)

The use of open-source software in the IBM corporate portal
This paper describes the role that open-source software has played in the evolution of the IBM corporate portal; in particular, the use of the Apache[TM] ...(Continue Reading)

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