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Advantages of Open Source Learning Management Software
A learning management software system also known as LMS is an application that is used for companies who are in need of elearning solutions. The software is able to function as a tool for the documentation, tracking, reporting, and over all administration of any corporate training course. Some of these computer applications are developed by companies all in-house for commercial profit. Then they sell each developed or modified software with its own license in order to limit other people's access to the application's source code. However there are also those that are open source. These open source LMS are free systems that are used by a lot of companies to successful results.
Latest Ubuntu OS delves into consumer PCs in PH
Despite being free to download, Linux-based operating systems have had difficulty attracting consumers in the past. That could change with the latest Ubuntu 10.10 OS, codenamed “Maverick Meerkat”, which is designed specifically for ordinary and non-technical users.
Computer software, for sale or not?
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Bill Gates might have really been angry should he have attended this conference in Jakarta where some communication experts suggested that software be made a free-of-charge commodity.
Local firms team up for open-source software
A group of Thai software firms calling itself the Business for Open Source Society (Boss) is gearing up for a big push to increase the use of open-source software among Thai businesses.
OSS project Internationally Accredited
Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia (AMDI, USM) recently received invitation from University of Philippines, Manila for an exchange training programme on their OSS project, OsiriX.
Malaysia Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) sets longest OSS programming record
MAMPU achieved yet another resounding success with recognition and endorsement by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) of its inaugural 36-Hour Open Source Software Web Application Development (OSS WebDev) Contest as the 'Longest Open Source Software Programming Event'. This challenging event eclipsed OSCC MAMPU's previous record set in MyGOSSCON 2009's 24-Hour OSS WebDev Contest. This record-making contest was organised in conjunction with MyGOSSCON 2010, staged on 2-3 November.
10 Reasons Open Source is Good for Business
With the many business and government organizations that now use open source software such as Linux, it’s becoming increasingly clear that price is not the only advantage such software holds. If it were, companies that adopted it during the Great Recession would surely have switched back to the expensive proprietary stuff as soon as conditions began to ease, and that’s clearly not the case. Rather, free and open source software (FOSS) holds numerous other compelling advantages for businesses, some of them even more valuable than the software’s low price. Need a few examples? Let’s start counting.
The Constructive Cambodian
Kounila Keo of Cambodia on how can relatively simple improvements in technology creates a major difference.
MyGOSSCON 2010 attended by Over 1,000 participants
The fouth annual Malaysian Open Source Software Conference (MyGOSSCON 2010) held on 2-3 November, at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) is another resounding success for MAMPU. It has drawn more than 1,000 participants from various quarters who converged in this 2-day conference to learn of the remarkable benefits of a variety of Open Source Software (OSS) solutions which are being adopted widely in government agencies, Institutions of Higher Learning, and private sector organisations.
Korea Computer Center - The Core of North Korea's IT Strategy
Korea Computer Center (KCC) is situated in the Mangyongdae District of Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The computer center was established on October 24, 1990 as a subsidiary company of the Software Industry General Bureau. It is comprised of 10 R&D centers and 11 regional information centers.
China Mobile Goes All in on Linux
China Mobile Joins Linux Foundation as Gold Member
2nd Annual Latin American Open Source Health Informatics Meeting
Open Source Health Informatics (IMeCA) is inviting health informatics implementers, technology developers and decision makers to its 2nd Annual Latin American Open Source Health Informatics Meeting to be held in Granada, Nicaragua on November 29 - December 30. IMeCA is a community that has responded to the urgent need to build local capacity in Latin America on health information technology at a critical time in the global dialogue on "eHealth". Investing in information and communication technologies efficient, accessible and cost-effective can help speed the delivery of health services, improve the efficiency of health systems, improve health outcomes and prevent diseases in resource-limited.
Open-source firm to take part in Aboitiz tech forum
Open-source advocate and software engineering services company Exist Global will participate at the Aboitiz Tech Forum to be held from October 21-22 in Davao City, Philippines
12 Filipino hopefuls take global open-source certification exams
Twelve hopefuls from state colleges and universities in the Philippines recently took an examination that will test their expertise in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) platforms and applications.
Malaysian Government Open Source Software Conference (MyGOSSCON)
The Malaysian Government Open Source Software Conference (MyGOSSCON) is the Public Sector's premier Open Source Software (OSS) event, held annually since 2007, as part of the Malaysian Public Sector OSS Programme. This popular event is back this year at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) from 2-3 November to spotlight the latest trends and developments in OS
Korea, Sri Lanka shine at FutureGov Awards
Sri Lanka and Korea topped this year’s FutureGov Awards tally, leading a field that contained more than 800 nominations from 20 different countries, confirming the awards as Asia’s foremost celebration of public sector modernization.
Singapore holds string of open source events
SINGAPORE--Ahead of celebrating global Software Freedom Day on Saturday, several of the country's open source user interest groups have been busy jointly hosting a number of related events this week.
ict@innovation Training Handbook release: "Free your IT-Business in Africa!"
"How can I build a sustainable business around Free and Open Source Software in Africa?"
Business chambers eye shift to free, open source software amid rising operating costs
KORONADAL CITY, Sept. 18 (PNA) – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is taking another look at the free and open source software (FOSS) as a possible option to help reduce the rising operating costs of mainstream businesses and industries in the country.
IOSN and Practical Action conduct discussion on Poverty Reduction
