Search This Blog

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

7 killer Linux apps

4 ways to beat the Big Data talent shortage | Seven killer Linux apps that will change how you work

Network World Linux and Open Source

First Look: Microsoft Office 'lite' for touchscreens
As part of the beta release program for Windows 10, Microsoft has released free touchscreen versions of Excel, PowerPoint and Word through the Windows Store. This does not represent the next version of Office, but instead a simplified version of the current Office. Nonetheless, together, they are a full-fledged set of tools that you can use to create documents, and edit or view your current Office format documents (.doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls and .xlsx).To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More


WHITE PAPER: IBM

3 Guiding Principles to Improve Data Security and Compliance
Data security is a moving target—as data grows, more sophisticated threats emerge; the number of regulations increase; and changing economic times make it difficult to secure and protect data. Learn More

WHITE PAPER: IBM

Top tips for securing big data environments
Organizations don't have to feel overwhelmed when it comes to securing big data environments. The same security fundamentals for securing databases, data warehouses and file share systems can be applied to securing Hadoop implementations. Learn More

INSIDER
4 ways to beat the Big Data talent shortage
There is no doubt that Big Data has become a growth market, and is becoming one of the few on-premises projects seeing increased spending, as companies move less data-sensitive functions to the cloud.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here(Insider Story) Read More


WHITE PAPER: LogMeIn

Infographic: The Future of the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is rapidly transitioning from "What" and "Why" to "When" and "How." Xively has created an infographic on the future of the IoT that combines industry research with our own customer experience to create a visual representation of where the market is today. How will the IoT transform your business? Learn More

Seven killer Linux apps that will change how you work
The sheer number of Linux apps available today is mind boggling and one category in particular has exploded over the last few years; productivity tools. While there are a few well-known apps such as LibreOffice and NeoOffice (both forks of OpenOffice), there are many more tools that will make your work easier. Here are seven killer Linux office productivity apps you may not know about. Read More


WHITE PAPER: LogMeIn

Security Considerations in the Internet of Things (IoT) Era
In the evolving era of the Internet of Things, the combination of tiny sensors, powerful and inexpensive processors and cloud-based management and analysis tools are creating entirely new categories of products and also new opportunities for criminals and other malicious actors Learn More

Review: Dell's Ubuntu-powered M3800 Mobile Workstation is a desktop destroyer
Dell has offered a Linux (Ubuntu) option on some laptops (and servers) for a few years now. Considering my general love for all things Linux, combined with my (often) overpowering desire to play with new hardware, it's rather odd that I've never gotten my hands on a Linux-powered Dell laptop. That rather egregious offense has now been remedied. Right in front of me sits the Dell M3800 Mobile Workstation; a 15.6-inch laptop that doubles as a Linux-powered desktop replacement.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More

Linux users alarmed over Windows 10 lockout
Windows 10 will come with an optional – instead of mandatory – off switch for safe boot, and that has Linux users concerned. Read More


SLIDESHOWS

7 things we want to see in the Surface Pro 4

Perhaps a "Surface Pro 4" will debut at the same time or soon after Windows 10 launches. Here's what we'd like to see in the Surface Pro 4.

JOIN THE NETWORK WORLD COMMUNITIES

As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity).

Network World on Facebook

Network World on LinkedIn

MOST-READ STORIES

1. Stallman joins the Internet, talks net neutrality, patents and more

2. Hot IT skills that will get you hired and well-paid

3. Not your father's computer science building

4. Linux users alarmed over Windows 10 lockout

5. Meet the White House's new open source-happy IT director

6. Holy smoke! The new MacBook Pro literally is twice as fast

7. 12 free cloud storage options

8. Top enterprise IT companies where people want to work

9. 10 reasons Amazon's drone delivery plan still won't fly

10. Cybercriminals moving into cloud big time, report says


Do You Tweet?
Follow everything from NetworkWorld.com on Twitter @NetworkWorld.

You are currently subscribed to networkworld_linux_open_source_alert as security.world@gmail.com.

Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy

When accessing content promoted in this email, you are providing consent for your information to be shared with the sponsors of the content. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.

If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: bglynn@cxo.com

To contact Network World, please send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com.

Copyright (C) 2015 Network World, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham MA 01701

** Please do not reply to this message. If you want to contact someone directly, send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. **


No comments: