L.A.M.P. refers to a toolset consisting of Linux + Apache + MySQL + PHP|Perl|Python|Postgresql... providing a powerful framework for rapid development of robust solutions. Each component is open source and has proven to be enterprise ready.
Here's an optimistic article based on a small survey of mainstream IT pros. Sure would be nice to see reason and clear thought win the day.
IBM selects Drupal as the CMS of choice in their DeveloperWorks series. The CMS comparison section is definitaly worth the time. more
I've read on how the LAMPstack is attracting capital. This is a good thing, but be careful guys. Open source is a different way of doing business. You must be flexible and -ahem- open minded. more
Kenosha, a city of about 100,000, was on the bleeding edge when it began deploying Linux a decade ago. The city had been a Unix shop, but as IT demands became more dynamic and more dependent on the Internet, Schall decided that instead of buying more Unix boxes, it was time to look at an inexpensive alternative. more
Hey All,
My deptartment at UofA has a position open so i figured i would post it here.
The uofa hr website is:
www.hr.arizona.edu
and the job number is 34285
The job is basically Java programming, database (oracle) and data
collection. Unix knowledge is generally really smiled upon.
Dean
"I'm offering 100$ to anyone who can write a Sync4J connector for the GroupDAV specification. Another party offered another $100 for a total bounty of $200. more
Please see the new business forums for code bounty listings, job postings and jobs wanted.
For those who want to list a bounty or help wanted, please login and post your content.
Enjoy!
Merry Happy Christmas Holiday New Years!
Anyway, the holidays are always stressful... so hardware never fails to fail at this wonderful time of the year.
In the last few days I've replaced three hard drives, a wireless access point, cable modem and power supply. This is after 3+ years of reliable service from most of the failed components. Cable modems never seem to last more than 18 months -- I think I'm pretty rough on 'em bandwidth-wise.
Check out the suprising (to some) results of this survey of IT execs. Remember, that's only 4 years away... an extremely rapid erosion of the current hegemony. more