Paul Rubens

Clearly, the Linux enterprise platform is enjoying plenty of buzz and robust momentum. But does it actually offer lower cost of ownership than Unix? Paul Rubens looks at the issue. Reports of the death of UNIX, as Mark Twain might have said, are greatly exaggerated. That’s the message HP is going to great lengths to […]

The tablet PC market has more offerings all the time. What’s the best tablet PC for you, among the top tablets: Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom, or the Blackberry Playbook?     Samsung Galaxy Tab Motorola Xoom Blackberry Playbook Apple iPad Apple iPad 2 OS Android 2.2 Froyo Android 3.0 Honeycomb Blackberry Tablet […]

A number of tech pundits have voiced doubts about the recent Microsoft-Nokia alliance, opining that it’s a partnership of two wounded giants. Paul Rubens details his concerns. Microsoft and Nokia are both drinking at the last-chance saloon as far as their mobile businesses are concerned, following recent announcement that they are to team up in […]

Apple’s App Store is one of the great success stories in software today. Is Linux now on the verge of having the same outlet? Surely there must be a way of making the process of installing and removing software in Linux suck less? The good news is that the end may be in sight for […]

The big vendors in the enterprise software space are all aggressive competitors — and Oracle is no exception. Paul Rubens discusses Oracle’s latest moves. Oracle is planning to take over the world. Or, at the very least, the server OS world. That’s the logical conclusion to reach after hearing the recent comments of Larry Ellison, […]

As data multiplies, the headaches associated with managing it multiply as well. Paul Rubens discusses the special problems associated with managing unstructured data. Unstructured data can damage your organization’s business operations and lead to spiraling storage costs. If that is not bad enough, it also represents a regulatory compliance time bomb that could explode at […]

A major operating system release sends many ripples through the associated ecosystem. In the case of RHEL 6.0, big vendors like HP see potential profit. Paul Rubens discusses the issue. And so it is with enterprise server operating systems. Last week’s release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.0 generated much excitement from its loyal […]

This excerpt from an editorial by ServerWatch tech expert Paul Rubens discusses the effect that Apple’s enormous success with the iPhone and iPad could have on the company’s other business lines. Follow the link at the bottom to read his full take. Apple’s phenomenal success in the phone and electronic gadget markets means that its […]

No, the server software sector is not immune to change, as recent developments show. Paul Reubens comments on some significant server shifts. Boring and predictable it most certainly isn’t, and that’s not good news for enterprises that want a background of stability and certainty when choosing a server OS to power their business. If you’re […]

Microsoft successfully maneuvered to take down the Waledac spam botnet, a move that offers hope for Windows server security going forward. “Go out and practice incident response!” As rallying cries go, it may not be quite as catchy and inspiring as Nike’s “Just do it!” but it does the job of encapsulating security consultant Dr. […]