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Kim's Notebook

Use of open standards and open source can be a key strategy for your educational institution. I'd like to offer some specific recommendations for approaching these issues.
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Kim Jones,
Kim JonesVP Global Education and Research
Sun Microsystems, Inc.


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Inside Technology

Solaris Enterprise System: No-Cost Software. No Restrictions. No Limits. Solaris Enterprise System:
No-Cost Software. No Restrictions. No Limits.


With the Sun Solaris Enterprise System, customers get the Solaris OS, the Sun Java Enterprise System, Sun N1 Management software, and Sun developer tools at no cost for both development and deployment.
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Edu in Action

Streamlining Research at Oxford's Theoretical Physics Dept. Streamlining Research at Oxford's Theoretical Physics Dept.

With a history of substantial contributions to its field, Oxford's Theoretical Physics sub-department requires heavy computational analysis for scientific research. Sun systems supply all the power it needs. MORE »

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Edu Insight Corner

ePortfolios in Education: The Time Is Now ePortfolios in Education:
The Time Is Now


ePortfolios, organized collections of digital information that represent what an individual has learned and accomplished over time, are gaining recognition as a valuable tool for learners, instructors, and academic organizations. MORE »



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