In open source, no one cares if you're a dog

Third time's the charm? Canonical tries Ubuntu for IoT 9 features you're likely to see at this week's Windows 10 extravaganza Today's InfoWorld Blogs January 20, 2015 In open source, no one cares if you're a dog In the open source world, code is king (or queen). The people who write it don't necessarily matter. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Third time's the charm? Canonical tries Ubuntu for IoT 2. 9 features you're likely to see at this week's Windows 10 extravaganza 3. Will the Mac dump Intel for the same chip as the iPad? 4. The best computer security advice you'll get White Paper: RSA Infographic: Data Access Governance Did you know that 80% of enterprise data is unstructured and doubling every 90 days? Did you know that 76% of organizations find it challenging to control access to sensitive data? Read this Infographic to learn more. LEARN MORE Third time's the charm? Canonical tries Ubuntu for IoT Canonical's next move with Core positions the Linux distribution as a smart device OS -- a substrate for "internet things [sic], connected devices and intelligent objects," as Canonical puts it. READ MORE 9 features you're likely to see at this week's Windows 10 extravaganza Here's what you need to know -- with a few insider tips on what may come as a surprise -- to get ready for the fateful day. The consumer version of Windows 10 -- or at least the January Technical Preview -- is about to make an appearance.READ MORE Will the Mac dump Intel for the same chip as the iPad? The rise of iPad apps such as Microsoft Office would make the transition easier than you might expect, but it's still no slam-dunk. READ MORE The best computer security advice you'll get The world is awash in bad security advice that distracts from addressing the real threats. Here's what you really need to know. READ MORE White Paper: NetApp Steps to Simplifying Private Cloud Deployment Today, all the rules are being rewritten, both inside and outside the data center. The reason: virtualization. Read this paper to see how enterprises can derive competitive advantage by using virtualization technologies to build the most agile infrastructures.VIEW NOW>> Join the IDG Contributor Network The IDG Contributor Network is a collection of blogs written by leading IT practitioners about the technology, business opportunities and challenges you face everyday. We invite you to participate by applying to be a contributor today.