Archive for the Category: Open Source

Simple File Transfer using Universal File Mover (How To #1)

November 29, 2012 Roger Lacroix

I get asked on a regular basis how to do a simple Universal File Mover (UFM) setup on 2 servers. It is actually very straight forward and I will run through an example in this blog posting. In this example, the following servers are used: – aix001 is an AIX server with WMQ Server and […]

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New: Universal File Mover v1.0.0

November 20, 2012 Roger Lacroix

Capitalware Inc. would like to announce the official release of Universal File Mover v1.0.0. It is a free open source project. Universal File Mover (UFM) is more than a simple tool to manage the transfer of files. It allows the user to combine business processes into a workflow. The user combines a series of Action […]

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Free IBM e-book: Understanding Big Data

November 7, 2012 Roger Lacroix

IBM is giving away free copies of the e-book: Understanding Big Data: Analytics for Enterprise Class Hadoop and Streaming Data https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/iwm/web/signup.do?source=sw-infomgt&S_PKG=500016891&S_CMP=is_bdebook1_bdmicrornav Big data is going to change the way you do things in the future, how you gain insight, and make decisions (the change isn’t going to be a replacement, rather a synergy and extension). […]

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Ubuntu 12.10 Released

October 18, 2012 Roger Lacroix

Ubuntu has just released Ubuntu v12.10. http://www.ubuntu.com/ Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world. Ubuntu does everything you need it to. It’ll work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3 players. And it comes with thousands of free apps. Regards, […]

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NetBSD v6.0 Released

October 18, 2012 Roger Lacroix

NetBSD Project has just released NetBSD v6.0. http://www.netbsd.org/releases/formal-6/NetBSD-6.0.html NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system. It is available for a wide range of platforms, from large-scale servers and powerful desktop systems to handheld and embedded devices. Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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My Raspberry Pi has arrived, finally!

October 9, 2012 Roger Lacroix

On Friday, my Raspberry Pi which was ordered back on June 20th, finally arrived (along with the clear case I ordered). My son received his order email invite a day and a half after me and we ordered a Raspberry Pi that day. His Raspberry Pi arrived in early August (6 weeks)!! I received an […]

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California Passes Open Textbook Legislation

October 9, 2012 Roger Lacroix

In California, 2 bills (SB 1052 and SB 1053) were signed into law that will provide for the creation of free, openly licensed digital textbooks for the 50 most popular lower-division college courses offered by California colleges.: http://gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=17760 Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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New: MQ File Mover v4.1.5

October 1, 2012 Roger Lacroix

Capitalware is pleased to announce the release of MQ File Mover v4.1.5. It is a free open source project. MQ File Mover is a managed file transfer solution that facilitates the transfer of files using IBM’s WebSphere MQ (aka MQSeries). MQFM processes “Action” commands which are controlled through an MQFM Workflow XML file. The user […]

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Slackware 14.0 Released

September 29, 2012 Roger Lacroix

Slackware Linux Project has just released Slackware v14.0. http://www.slackware.com/announce/14.0.php The Official Release of Slackware Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use […]

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Open webOS 1.0 Released

September 29, 2012 Roger Lacroix

Hewlett-Packard has just released Open webOS v1.0. http://blog.openwebosproject.org/post/32462950628/open-webos-1-0-edition Open webOS is the next generation of web-centric platforms built to run on a wide range of form factors. The Open webOS Project is a key part of the ecosystem of our company, along with the webOS cloud services product offerings and the Enyo Open Source Project. […]

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