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Seven Open-Source Mac Apps You Need Right Now

"Free business Macintosh applications" is not a contradiction in terms. Here are several open-source enterprise Mac OS X applications that you can put right to work.

Jun 13, 2008 4 mins

Apple Open Source Technology Industry

Using Open-Source Innovation Networks to Drive Collaborative Software Development

Collaboration on software development is essential, but how do you include your partners, customers and even competitors as part of an extended team? Read on for tips on using open source software to establish an innovative network for IT.

May 23, 2008 8 mins

Eclipse Foundation Open Source Project Management Tools

Test

Companies must keep IT on track as Bob DeRodes and Bruce Carver depart.

Apr 15, 2008 2 mins

Apple Technology Industry

A New Day for Macs in the Enterprise?

Apple iPhone-loving workers who've grown disenchanted with corporate IT might love to ditch their PCs for Macs. But are we really on the cusp of greater enterprise adoption of Apple? Hurdles remain.

Apr 4, 2008 9 mins

Apple Technology Industry

5 Reasons to Say Yes to Macs, When Your Company Says No

Sometimes, IT leaders are told that the company runs Windows, period. But that doesn't stop them from wishing for the forbidden fruit: One CIO explains why he'd like to bring Apple to his enterprise.

Apr 3, 2008 6 mins

Apple Technology Industry

Five Reasons to Ditch the Mac and Return to PCs

For some tech chiefs, the Apple magic wears off. Here's why one IT leader recently came back to the Windows world, after spending years on the Mac side.

Apr 1, 2008 6 mins

Apple Technology Industry

BlackBerry or iPhone: Which Horse Will You Back?

BlackBerrys and iPhones are vying for the top spot of business-class users. The competition is a lot fiercer than it may appear, even in enterprises that already support Macs.

Mar 18, 2008 7 mins

Apple Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

What If Bill Gates had Become a Restaurateur Instead of Making Software?

Imagine if Bill Gates had studied food science instead of computer science. A world without the Empire That DOS Built would be a very different world...

Feb 28, 2008 13 mins

Apple Small and Medium Business Technology Industry