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5 Nov 2007
#18937
'Best-Ever' Internet Security Practices for Solaris 10 OS
Sun, CIS, NSA, DISA Collaborate on Latest Recommendations

Glenn Brunette's Security Weblog directs readers to the Center for Internet Security document "An Overview of Solaris 10 Operating System Security Controls," which complements the earlier Solaris 10 Security Benchmark from the CIS. That Level 1 document did not offer content or recommendations concerning the security controls available in the Solaris 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) that are outside the realm of system hardening.

5 Nov 2007
#18871
Don't Underestimate ZFS
More Than Just Your Father's File System

If you've been regarding ZFS as merely a speedy file system, Tom Yager suggests you alter your thinking because, in his view, "Sun's ZFS is close to perfect, but widely misunderstood," as he writes in his InfoWorld article. Learn how much more ZFS can do for you.

5 Nov 2007
#18831
Myth Buster Jim Laurent Takes on Solaris 10 OS Detractors
See Who's the Last Man Standing

Dragon Slayer Jim Laurent takes on an even dozen myths about Solaris on x86 and x64 platforms. With his broadsword, he slays each and every one, leaving the air cleared and the reputation of the Solaris OS unsullied.

5 Nov 2007
#18917
Solaris Still a Strong Contender in the OS Market
Gartner Report Finds Much to Praise in Sun's Strategy

George J. Weiss of Gartner finds much to praise in Sun's recent recasting of the Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) in the report "How Sun is Recasting Solaris and What it Means to Users." Weiss writes that Sun's efforts over the past few years to drive new marketing programs, functionality, system certifications, packaging, support and developer programs have eclipsed the competition, which remains market-constrained by RISC/Itanium platforms.

5 Nov 2007
#18815
StarOffice and StarSuite 7 Reach End of Life (EOL)
Version 8 or Openoffice.org 2.3 Recommended Replacements

StarOffice/StarSuite 7 have reached their end of life (EOL). The last order date is scheduled for January 11, 2008, with a last ship date of April 11, 2008, and end of service life set for April 30, 2013. Replacement products recommended are StarOffice/StarSuite 8 or OpenOffice.org 2.3 Office Productivity Suite.

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