Data retention strategies for SMEsBackup and archiving may not head the IT agendas of many small businesses, but for reasons of business continuity and regulatory compliance, the prudent SME will be formulating a data retention strategy. We examine the options.March 22, 2007 by Terry Relph-Knight in Storage
A tale of two distros: Ubuntu and Linux MintLinux Mint's recent climb to the top of the DistroWatch rankings and strong reactions to Ubuntu's Unity shell have led to speculation that Ubuntu's glory days could be over. We examine these two popular distros to see where they came from, where they stand and where they may be headed. February 10, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Enterprise Software
BluffTitler 11.0, First Take: Video titler application for WindowsBluffTitler bridges the gap between the limited special effects available in titler utilities often bundled with video NLEs and the functionality in high-end applications like Adobe After Effects.March 14, 2014 by Terry Relph-Knight in Enterprise Software
FOSS v proprietary software: image editingTo do a professional job, you need professional-level tools. With software, that generally means proprietary applications, which tend to be expensive. Free and open-source software is available for a wide range of tasks — but does it have the capability and support to offer a realistic alternative? We start with a look at Photoshop and GIMP.March 9, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Developer
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: The morning afterHaving reviewed Precise Pangolin (Ubuntu 12.04), we gave it the responsibility of running on a work PC rather than a beta testing system. Here are some further observations on the latest LTS (Long Term Support) release.May 11, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Enterprise Software
Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 2: PreviewUbuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal) is shaping up to be a controversial release, with a solution for dual-booting with Windows 8 and a new online scope for Dash search providing Amazon shopping suggestions.September 27, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Linux
Badgeville adds gamification platform to DrupalWebsites powered by the popular open-source CMS can now create a more 'sticky' experience with Badgeville's user engagement tools.September 3, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source
SIP protocol VoIP phonesVoice over IP offers clear benefits over PSTN calling, but the hardware has been over-complex and difficult to set up. We examine five VoIP phones that you might want on your LAN.October 4, 2006 by Terry Relph-Knight in Networking
Security and wireless networkingThe security of wireless networks is often overlooked, particularly in smaller businesses and in the home. Here's a guide to the issues, and some best-practice suggestions.July 23, 2007 by Terry Relph-Knight in Reviews
Ubuntu 13.04 'Raring Ringtail': Beta 1 previewDespite having cut back on the milestone releases, the Beta 1 release for Ubuntu 13.04, codenamed Raring Ringtail, has appeared on schedule. As yet, though, there's not a great deal new to report.March 14, 2013 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source