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C is still leading over Java, but Tiobe index's accuracy is questioned

An important PHP developer dismissed the validity of Tiobe's language survey, which has C continuing to displace Java as the most popular language
Red Hat releases OpenShift source code

Open source software distributor Red Hat has released the source code for its OpenShift platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering, allowing developers to run the platform on multiple cloud fabrics, including OpenStack.
DDoS attackers turning to simple 'booter' scripts, Prolexic warns

Internet criminals are sidestepping the need to launch DDoS attack from large networks of malware-compromised bot PCs by using simpler server ?booter shells?, mitigation firm Prolexic has warned.
Apache's Sqoop is top level project for transferring data with Hadoop

As more organisations deploy Hadoop to analyse vast reams of information, they may find they need to transfer large amounts of data between Hadoop and their existing databases, data warehouses and other data stores. Now the volunteer developers behind a new connector designed to speed this data exchange have gotten the full support from the Apache Software Foundation (ASF).
Google programming languages Go and Dart rank poorly in Tiobe Index

Tiobe Programming Community Index cites lack of usage of Go and Dart, while programming languages from Oracle, Microsoft, and Apple rank prominently with Java still the most used.
Apple iPhone and iPad drive Objective-C growth

The language used to build apps for the iPad and iPhone has the most momentum for 2012.
Red Hat adds application lifecycle tools to OpenShift PaaS preview

Red Hat has outfitted its OpenShift hosted application platform with a set of application development lifecycle tools to simplify deployment on the PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service), the company announced yesterday.
Kneber botnet targets US government agencies again

A botnet fingered for stealing a treasure trove of information last year has struck again, harvesting sensitive documents from dozens of government agencies and contractors, according to security experts.
ActiveState Komodo IDE adds HTML 5

Komodo 6 also backs Python 3 and CSS 3 and features performance boosts, debugging and support for MySQL and Oracle databases.
Fedora 14 Linux distro public beta launched

The first public beta of version 14 of the Fedora Linux distribution edges towards potential enterprise use.

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From Ruby to Erlang, once niche programming language are gaining converts in today?s enterprise.
Ultimate guide to Windows 7 security

Learn how to put AppLocker, BitLocker to Go, security accounts, and other key Windows 7 security improvements to good use
The Asterisk marks the spot

The open source PBX software is now at the centre of an alternative telephony market.
Replacing Cisco with open-source

The trend towards dumping proprietary gear for open-source networking equipment has been limited so far, but it could grow fast.
Throw away your PBX

If you want to move to VoIP, commercial IP telephony is not your only option - the open source Asterisk PBX is gaining converts worldwide.
Special delivery: Keeping the email flowing

The sheer volume of email now puts a staggering load on network and servers.
Network monitors head for the high ground

The success of open source tools is pushing commercial developers into new areas, such as forensics and application performance, says WildPackets VP Janice Spampinato.
Windows vs. Linux

The over-hyped battle between Linux and Windows advocates continues, ultimately improving IT systems as each pulls off its own small victories.
Open-source databases find their place in the enterprise

More sysadmins are opting for open-source databases for reasons of cost or performance. The emergence of another option, EnterpriseDB means that there's now even more choice.

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