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Could Red Hat lose JBoss founder?

Just months after Red Hat acquired JBoss, it's possible the start-up's leader, Marc Fleury, won't be staying on. Read more »

Linux cheaper than Windows, say IBM reports

Linux is cheaper to install and run than Windows, says two reports sponsored by IBM. Read more »

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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a support tech

So you want to be a computer support technician? Or perhaps you are one already, but you can't decide whether you're just having a bad week or you're really not cut out for the job. What does it take to be an effective support tech? Is this a career at which you can excel and be happy? Read more »

Keep your team on track during turmoil

Managers need to act before corporate churn causes low morale and high turnover among their employees. Adopt these tips to guide your team. Read more »

Coming to terms with the support role

Support teams are often feel that they get less respect than the development side of the shop. You can address the problem by re-evaluating the support role. Read more »

Consider these options for Web certifications

In a tight job market, a certification can distinguish you from other job applicants. The question is, which certifications are the most advantageous to hold? Read more »

Improve performance reviews with these tips

Performance reviews are rarely comfortable for the employee or the manager, but you can make them more positive by watching what you say. Read more »

A new way to handle project peer reviews

Follow these tips on how to conduct an 'alligator' peer review to uncover project problems that may be lurking just below the surface. Read more »

10 ways to be more persuasive and win your case

This article shows 10 tips on how you can persuade people. Read more »

Beyond the barriers: What women want in IT

Is it time to accept that females lack IT or is lack of support and enduring stereotypes keeping women away? Ella Morton investigates. Read more »

Corporate Politics 101

A class in navigating corporate politics will never make its way to a computer science curriculum, but it's a skill you need to develop. A Builder.com member offers first-hand advice. Read more »

Developer Spotlight: Inside .NET with Juval Lowy

Builder AU caught up with Lowy during his masterclass in Sydney and discussed what is in .NET 3.0, the design review process and how developers can better learn. Read more »

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Is Apple alienating App Store developers?

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Apple's App Store is quite a success - but for that to continue, says Seb Janacek, the company needs to watch out it doesn't anger developers. Read more »

GPL 3 -- a bridge too far?

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Now it's time to create a new phrase: "free as in free software," meaning the freedom to make adversaries of potential partners -- the kind of freedom one has when one's work must be carefully excluded from other people's projects. Read more »

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