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Are you wondering what Linux and Free/Open Source software have to offer you? Check out Cynthia Harvey's monster list of 715 FOSS applications for all occasions and all operating systems.
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Code hunters are spotting with greater frequency defective coding that could open security holes in open source software. The Open Source Report 2008 and the Architecture Library Report, conducted by Coverity for the U.S.
CSO Online: "Free and open-source software (FOSS) is everywhere. Its offerings span far and wide in the technology industry. The networking space is an excellent example of FOSS, with feature-packed firewalls, routers, VPNs and even UTMs, for nearly every need."
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Few frontline system administrators can afford to spend all day worrying about security. But in this age of widespread virus infections, worms, and digital attacks, no one can afford to neglect network defenses.
Written with the harried IT manager in mind, Open Source Security Tools is a practical, hands-on introduction to open source security tools.
Datamation: "However, open source security tools do offer a great deal of flexibility � not to mention cost advantages. If you want complete control over the way your network functions, having access to the source code gives you that ability.
From balancing your checkbook to running your giant globalcorp, open source has accounting, ERP, business intelligence, billing, human resources, investment, point of sale, spreadsheets, and time-tracking software for everyone; Cynthia Harvey assembles this collection of 50 to get you started.
Open source downloads for anti-spyware, firewall, developer tools, encryption, passwords, network monitoring and more.
In my last post, I discussed where we came from and where we are now in regards to knowledge and understanding of open source software and licenses.
Ask fans of FOSS what keeps them loyal to free and open source software, and security will likely be high on the list. Ask proponents of paid, proprietary software, however, and they may well say the same thing.
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