16 classic apps whose source code is now open

14 nightmare clients -- and how to defang them The never-ending quest to dethrone email

The Week in InfoWorld January 23, 2015 16 classic apps whose source code is now open Occasionally, developers will make formerly proprietary code open source to encourage others to continue its development. Here are 16 pieces of classic proprietary software for which the source code is now available. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 14 nightmare clients -- and how to defang them 2. The never-ending quest to dethrone email 3. Windows 10, inspired by Apple's OS X 4. 8 OpenStack solutions that claim to be fuss-free : MobileIron Ultimate Guide to BYOD Mobile First organizations understand that the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend is here to stay. This eBook is designed to help your organization anticipate, understand and manage questions regarding BYOD in the enterprise. VIEW NOW 14 nightmare clients -- and how to defang them Here are 14 nightmare clients you may very well encounter on your quest for success as an independent software developer. May you have strength in recognizing, avoiding, and neutralizing them, when possible. READ MORE The never-ending quest to dethrone email If only someone could come up with an alternative that did everything email did but better, more securely, and with less hassle, wouldn’t it be worth it? We run down the possible ways to get to a world without email. READ MORE Windows 10, inspired by Apple's OS X So much of what Microsoft is doing to Windows 10 is following the footsteps of Apple's OS X, which in turn has been following iOS. Using mobile OS as an inspiration reflects industry-wide changes toward supporting multiple devices.READ MORE 8 OpenStack solutions that claim to be fuss-free With OpenStack finally making the inroads its proponents have hoped for, the next big questions are where and how to run it, as well as how to keep it fresh. Several companies have ready answers via turnkey OpenStack solutions. READ MORE White Paper: Citrix Systems Android, iOS, Windows Security Architectures This white paper discusses the security implications and capabilities of the major mobile OS platforms, and presents comprehensive technologies and best practices to ensure control and security without impairing productivity. VIEW NOW DAILY NEWS, DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX FIRST THING Start your workday with Today's Headlines: First Look, and find out what the tech world will be talking about all day. Subscribe 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.