White Papers on Open Source Dynamic Languages
The True Cost of Open Source Software Uncovering Hidden Costs and Maximizing ROI
What is the total cost of ownership of open source? Why is open source so popular? What do I need to know to assess ROI on open source?
If you've ever heard or asked yourself these questions and you wished you had a comprehensive guide to give you the answers you are looking for, you'll find this white paper very informative.
Avoiding the Epic Fail: Improving Software Development Success with ActivePerl
Software development is hard. No matter what the end product, many of the same stumbling blocks come up time and again and get in the way of project success. Some classic pitfalls include time restraints, insufficient in-house resources, scope creep, and spiraling development costs.
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Ten Myths About Running Open Source Software in Your Business
When it comes to open source software, there are two camps: there are open source zealots who insist that Windows never works, and Linux is king, and then there are the naysayers who would sooner eat dirt than troubleshoot an Apache web server. So, who is right?
Learn more about the ten myths of open source software in your business >>
Take the Sting Out of Web Development With ActivePython
The wonderful world of Web 2.0 is evident everywhere in our daily digital lives. Web development technologies like JavaScript, Ajax, Flash and Flex are dramatically improving web application design and have catapulted database. What does this mean for software development?
License to Code: Indemnifying Your Business Against Open Source Licensing Liabilities
Not long ago, open source software in the enterprise was a contentious topic. Conference panels and industry experts questioned the integrity of mixing open source with commercial and proprietary code. Would it unlock a pandora's box of developer pain and sub-par software?
Learn more about indemnification and open source licensing liabilities >>
Follow the Leader: ActiveTcl on Routers and Network Appliances
The network infrastructure sector is a competitive space. Router and network appliance manufacturers are faced with the challenge of providing rock-solid hardware while making sure their devices are flexible and configurable enough to meet a wide range of user needs.
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Open Source: What is the Total Cost of Ownership?
In 2005, Scott McNeely of Sun Microsystems quipped that open source software was "free like a puppy is free". Just as you can pick out a puppy from the pound without paying expensive breeder fees, you can download and use open source software without buying a single license. But puppies become dogs, and dogs need food, toys, training and lots and lots of love. The same goes for open source software.
Is Outsourcing the Answer in an Economic Downturn?
Is the finance sector's renewed vigor for outsourcing just a temporary cost-cutting measure? Or will today's tough economic climate initiate long-term financial and productivity gains?
Learn more about outsourcing open source component support in the finance sector >>
Unveiling the Origins, Myths, Use and Benefits of Dynamic Languages: A Closer Look at Perl, Python, Tcl, PHP, Javascript and others.
Over 57% of enterprises today use open source programming languages like Perl, Python and PHP based on a recent Forrester survey. Why are these languages becoming so prevalent?
Learn more about Perl, Python, Tcl, PHP and Javascript dynamic languages >>