THE Journal: 4 Tips for Adopting Open Source Software in K-12

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7/22/2010

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4 Tips for Adopting Open Source Software in K-12
The cost savings of open source software aren't too bad. But without a focus on what's needed and what will be accepted in any given situation, an OSS implementation might be doomed to failure. We've compiled tips from a dozen expert sources to help K-12 IT directors improve the odds of success for their open source initiatives.
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Nimbus Launches 240 TB-Capacity Flash Storage System
Nimbus Data Systems this week unveiled a solid state flash system for enterprises that can support capacities reaching nearly 250 terabytes within a single file system.
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Report: Spam Dominates E-Mail, Grows 14 Percent in 2010
The volume of e-mail and Web threats continues increasing, and United States-based servers are hosting more than twice as much malicious code as the next two contenders combined, according to a new security report.
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Automated Workaround for Windows Shell Flaw Released
Microsoft has added an automated means to address a zero-day Windows Shell vulnerability described in a security advisory released late last week.
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Contact Management System Adds Notifications to Social Networking Sites
Relatrix has released an update to its EZCommunicator online contact management platform aimed at facilitating communication between school district community members, extending the reach of notifications to popular social networking sites.
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SP1 Coming Next Year for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will be released "within the first half of calendar year 2011," Microsoft announced this week.
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Lesson Planet Adds Site License Option
Online curriculum search engine Lesson Planet has announced it will offer a site license version of its service exclusively to schools and districts.
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Windows Zero-Day Advisory Issued on USB Drives
Microsoft issued a security advisory Friday about a Windows vulnerability associated with shortcut icons on USB drives.
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