http://internetvideo.sys-con.com/ Latest articles from Dirk Morris Copyright 2008 INTERNET VIDEO Fri, 16 May 2008 05:27:00 GMT INTERNET VIDEO 10 http://backend.userland.com/rss http://internetvideo.sys-con.com/read/492719.htmhttp://internetvideo.sys-con.com/read/492719.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:45:00 GMT Is software development a science or an art? The software industry treats it as a science. It uses processes like MRDs, PRDs, and functional specs to convert customer needs into software that solves their problems. Various roles like product managers, engineering managers, project managers, architects, and programmers work together to drive the process like an efficient machine. http://internetvideo.sys-con.com/read/400930.htmhttp://internetvideo.sys-con.com/read/400930.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:45:00 GMT For a small business, flexibility and cost are key factors to bear in mind when considering a network threat management solution. Given the cost and inflexibility associated with proprietary vendors, open source solutions may seem like a good option. However, many businesses have traditionally steered clear of open source alternatives, because early projects lacked the commercial support and documentation that they were familiar with. In addition, most people who haven't had experience with open source don't even know where to begin when evaluating if a particular application is appropriate for the business.