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LXCenter, the newly formed community group to replace what was LXLabs, have finally published the HyperVM and Kloxo source-code and opened access to the development and hosting communities… but is LXCenter, and ultimately HyperVM’s community, now dead and deserted by it’s once loyal supporters? (continue reading…)

ArsTechnia has just posted an article…

Who wants a free copy of Windows 7? You probably just instinctively raised your hand or yell out “me!” without thinking
twice. Well, we’ve got good news for you. Microsoft is hosting The
New Efficiency launch events in 25 cities between September 28, 2009 and November 9, 2009 for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2,
and Exchange 2010. All attendees will be receive a free copy of Windows 7 Professional. The events are targeted at IT professionals
(Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange Server 2010) and developers (Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2).

… Unfortunately there are no launch events mentioned outside the USA with this nice little perk.  Though if you’re in the area its well worth it to get registered for the launch closest to you while spots are available.

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MySQL is quite well known as its one of the most popular open-source database systems utilized around the world today. We use it quite heavily within SAFI… as do many IT and non-IT companies. Unfortunately a large marjority of MySQL users will have never heard of Sun Microsystems and Oracle.

The recent $7.4Bil. (USD) buyout of Sun Microsystem’s by Oracle is going to have repercussions that are felt across the entire Info. Tech. landscape worldwide.  Changes will be seen and their effects cast upon both the hardware and software sectors of IT; in addition catching many other businesses and end-users outside the IT industries in the midst. (continue reading…)