How Consolidation Affects Open Source
So, now that the dust is starting to settle from the news that Sun is
buying MySQL for a staggering $1 billion pricetag, let's take a look
at the larger picture-- how is consolidation going to affect the open
source ecosystem? MySQL was the first project in 2008 to be absorbed
this way, but it certainly won't be the last.
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Using distcc
Don't waste unused CPU cycles -- put them to work compiling software?
Rod Smith shows you how to use distcc to harness the power of
distributed computing to speed up your compile time.
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How to Develop Virtual Appliances Using Ubuntu JeOS
Ubuntu JeOS (pronounced" juice") is an efficient variant of the Ubuntu
Server operating system, configured specifically for virtual
appliances.
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HTH :)
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Bharathi S