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    by Brian Proffitt on Jan 6, 2009
    With apologies to my boss, a story in today's Wall Street Journal has me thinking that the future of Linux deployment might perhaps be even better than he predicted. The realization didn't come quickl...
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    by Brian Proffitt on Jan 5, 2009
    Lately my section of the Midwest has been bombarded with one of the worst things a winter season can deal out: freezing rain. From those of you in warmer climes who have not experienced the joys of th...
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    by Bruce Byfield on Jan 5, 2009
    Package management on Unix-like systems has improved out of all recognition in the last decade. However, improvements are being suggested all the time, ranging from improved utilities for existing pac...
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    by Brian Proffitt on Jan 2, 2009
    This morning, before I sauntered into the teeming hub of control for the Linux Developer Network, I performed what has become a semi-weekly ritual here at the Proffitt home: the return of a watched DV...

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