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		<title>No FUD Dept.: Difference between CentOS 5 versus RedHat Enterprise Linux 5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CentOS Enterprise Linux 5 is built from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux source code. Other than logo and name changes CentOS Enterprise Linux 5 is compatible with the equivalent Red Hat version.

Why RedHat giving away all their work for free?
RedHat doesn't make it easy to use their work, so few distros like CentOS, Scientific Linux [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/no-fud-dept-difference-between-centos-5-versus-redhat-enterprise-linux-5/</link>
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		<title>How to install Blender in CentOS 5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Blender is popular open source, cross platform suite of tools for 3D content creation. Here is how you can install Blender on CentOS 5 (enterprise version of Linux) and equivalent to RedHat Enterprise Linux 5.

This mini-guide assumes you have a working knowledge on yum / yumex.
To install Blender you need to have epel and rpmforge [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-install-blender-in-centos-5/</link>
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		<title>SugarCRM and vTiger: Comparative Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In our top 10 CRM software we had mentioned two widely used open source CRM software - SugarCRM and vTiger. There has been much altercation over the fact that vTiger will become the SugarCRM alternative in the CRM space. vtiger CRM was actually forked from Sugar CRM designed to create a fully open source CRM [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/sugarcrm-and-vtiger-comparative-review/</link>
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		<title>Twinkle Softphone: Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Twinkle seems to be one of the most ambitious Linux softphones.  This free open source softphone offers voice communications and instant messaging using SIP protocol. Twinkle is one of the most widely used SIP softphones. It's popularity can be given to the fact that it is available in the stable repos in the main distros [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/twinkle-softphone-review/</link>
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		<title>How to install / enable Java Plugin / Applets in Firefox on CentOS 5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CentOS comes with OpenJava JRE installed. However that doesn't provide the required libraries to run Java from browsers (read: applets). Here are the steps to install and enable applets / Java plugin in Firefox browser on CentOS 5.
Note: The instructions may be applicable to other versions of CentOS, Fedora, others Linux distros too. However it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-install-enable-java-plugin-applets-in-firefox-on-centos-5/</link>
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		<title>How to download &amp; install JDK 6</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I never thought I would have to write this article. Downloading Java was the simplest thing possible. Just go to java.sun.com and download the JDK. Unfortunately Sun has (intentionally?) complicated the procedure to such an extent that it almost takes an expert to download the proper version of JDK and without any extra and often [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-download-install-jdk-6/</link>
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		<title>How to Monitor the Server And Network in Linux</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For any System administrator its tough to monitor large Linux networks continuously without a streamlined system. Looking for an efficient network monitoring solution for Linux systems we came across Nagios. It is a free, open source host, service and network monitoring services. It allows you to monitor all your hosts, network equipment and services at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-monitor-the-server-and-network-in-linux/</link>
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		<title>How to Run PHP in JSP/JAVA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Apache Tomcat developers can enable PHP only in one web application and run it globally for all applications under tomcat. Generally, PHP is said to have several orders of magnitude more open source code and projects. Those developers favoring the Resin application server have the ubiquitous of PHP. Implementing PHP in Java would benefit [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-run-php-in-jspjava/</link>
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		<title>Top 10 PostgreSQL Performance Optimization Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PostgreSQL performance optimization is a widely discussed issue on the most forums. Although PostgreSQL is shipped with a solid default configuration aimed to fit most setups, it requires fair amount of performance optimization to offer the best. There are basically two major aspects of PostgreSQL database performance optimization. This involves enhancing the use of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/top-10-postgresql-performance-optimization-tips/</link>
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		<title>How to display the process in Linux System</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a part of monitoring Linux system you often need to know about the currently running processes in Linux systems. Once you know the process running on the Linux system you can kill the process that are slowing down your system. Again, information about system processes makes it imperative to kill the processes that make [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-display-the-process-in-linux-system/</link>
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		<title>How to See Linux TCP/UDP Network and Socket information</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After configuring services on the network in Linux system, it's important for you to keep tabs on the ports that are actually listening on the system's network interfaces. This is all more important because open ports are evidence of an intrusion. There are a Linux monitoring tools that will allow you the knowledge of open [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-see-linux-tcpudp-network-and-socket-information/</link>
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		<title>How to track Average CPU Load and Disk Activity under Linux</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For any System Admin working in Linux it's imperative to know how to maintain a better balance in input/output load between physical disks.They can change the system configuration to generate better input/output load between physical disks. There is a simple command for monitoring system input/output device loading in Linux by observing the time the devices [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-track-average-cpu-load-and-disk-activity-under-linux/</link>
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		<title>How to See the Memory Map of Processes in Linux</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When working in Linux system you might need to look for the memory usage in the system. Linux comes with different command to check memory usage. However, there is an easy command in Linux that allows you to see the total amount of free and used physical and swap memory.


Type this command below into the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-see-the-memory-map-of-processes-in-linux/</link>
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		<title>How to Monitor System Activity, Hardware and System information in Linux</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For any Linux user monitoring the system's performance can be an intricate task. Most of the Linux distributions already come with loads of monitoring tools. These monitoring tools provide metrics that can be used to get information about system activities. Monitoring the system allows you to trace the root of causes hampering the systems performance. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-monitor-system-activity-hardware-and-system-information-in-linux/</link>
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		<title>10 Reasons to use Linux for Enterprise Business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For a year now the information technology sector has been suffering under the global economic recession. At this juncture, setting up a network system for any organization could be highly expensive. Linux is an open source OS and edges over it arch rival Windows in several instances when it comes to business. Apart from the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/10-reasons-to-use-linux-for-enterprise-business/</link>
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		<title>Top 10 Benefits of CentOS over Fedora</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CentOS or Community ENTerprise Operating System is often compared to Fedora in various Internet forums. CentOS is essentially a community supported free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It's targeted at people looking for enterprise-class operating system stability without the cost of certification and support. Whereas Fedora is a Red [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/top-10-benefits-of-centos-over-fedora/</link>
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		<title>Java / JDK 7 Downloaded?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have just started playing with JDK 7 (JDK stands for Java development kit and is suitable for Java developers, others should just download the JRE). Java 7 comes with some impressive features. My personal favorite is the WatchService API, more on it later.

Java 7 hasn't been released at the time of this writing. However [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/java-jdk-7-downloaded/</link>
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		<title>10 Amazing Tricks for Open Office</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Open Office has carved a niche in the office suite market as the most viable alternative for Microsoft Office. It's popularity is contributed to the fact that it is a freeware and it supports standard OpenDocument Format as well as Microsoft Office formats. With a Microsoft Office like interface and all essential features, the Open [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/10-amazing-tricks-for-open-office/</link>
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		<title>PostgreSQL Vs MySQL: Comparative Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of the businesses these days use database server. Although commercial databases like Oracle, Microsoft's SQL Server, and IBM's DB2 server are widely used, but the open source databases are fast gaining popularity, especial with the small and mid size businesses.
For decade now open source community has improved upon its quality of software to be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/postgresql-vs-mysql-comparative-review/</link>
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		<title>WaypointHR Overview</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After a short gap we decided to get back with the HRM software. We delved into an open source human resource database for managing employee records and personal information - WaypointHR. It is an HR database that features a PHP based web-interface and a MySQL database. Effective management reports and ease of use are the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/waypointhr-overview/</link>
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		<title>5 Newest Updates for Open Source Community</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the increase in availability and deployment of open source software in personal and commercial environments, the Software libre initiative seems to succeed in its aim of putting an end to the predatory vendor lock-in. Especially, during this  period of economic recession the when IT products development costs are rising, open source software are fast [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/5-newest-updates-for-open-source-community/</link>
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		<title>Top 10 Coolest Fedora Themes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are one of those open source aficionados using Fedora, you must be looking to lend a cool look to your system. What could be better than allowing a complete makeover to your Fedora. Well, there are fantabulous Fedora themes that can enhance your desktop, background, icons and more.  Fedora theme are no simple delights, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/top-10-coolest-fedora-themes/</link>
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		<title>Top 3 Open Source Web Analytics Software</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For any websites, blogs and portal owner, it's essential to realize that results of their investment and hard work they are making in order to achieve the goals they have set should be closely monitored. The key to tracking the health of your site is web analytics software. To help things out we had already [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/httpblogtaraganacomindexphparchivetop-10-web-log-analysis-software/</link>
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		<title>Top 10 Revision Control Software</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Often its hard to control when you have multiple versions of the same document to choose. You might be confused over the fact whether you are using the an updated version or if there is any revision you have missed out to include. These problems can be over come by synchronizing and validating the revision [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/top-10-revision-control-software/</link>
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		<title>IGNOU inks MoU with IBM India to reform IT education</title>
		<description><![CDATA[KOCHI - The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), The Advanced Center for Informatics and Innovative Learning (ACIIL) and IBM India have signed an MoU that would re-invent IT education in the country.

As a part of the MoU, IGNOU and IBM India would partner each other skills to  students on IT standards in emerging [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/ignou-inks-mou-with-ibm-india-to-reform-it-education/</link>
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		<title>Download VLC Media Player V-1.0 with major features</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Often you get stuck while playing certain media files since your media player doesn't support the codec type. VLC media player by VideoLAN has been a key to deal with such code anomalies. It's a free and open source multimedia framework and streaming solution that has been consistently upgraded to meet current standards and codec [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/download-vlc-media-player-v-10-with-major-features/</link>
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		<title>Google Chrome OS: 7 things you must know</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Google finally does the inevitable, the most anticipated and talked about project in the tech world as far as they are concerned. They have designed an OS that has their name, i.e. Google Chrome OS. As we must quote Google here, "It's our attempt to re-think what operating systems should be." This is perhaps the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/google-chrome-os/</link>
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		<title>Top 5 Java Portal Software</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Portals are designed to offer your employees, partners and customers a single point of access to your organization's data, knowledge and services using a simple and self-explanatory interface. The open source standard compliant portal servers offers Content Management capabilities integrated with groupware that enable the users to create site for Internet, Extranet and Intranet [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/top-5-java-portal-software/</link>
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		<title>Firefox 3.5 RC Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Google's Chrome 2.0 speeded up after dropping its beta and Opera 10 beta claiming a better browsing speed, all eyes are on Mozilla's new Firefox version hyped to touch Amazing feats of speed. Last Friday Mozilla issued the new browser's first release candidate. It seems to be the most stable and polished make after [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/firefox-35-rc-review/</link>
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		<title>Android OS on Acer boots (complete) in 18 seconds, shutsdown in just 1!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After our early story of Acer netbooks embracing Android OS, we along with the whole tech world, were interested in  following up with any further news on the same. As the first news is out, it looks wow-fully interesting. Atom N270 with a 10.1- Aspire one D250 was taken for the test at COMPUTEX by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/android-os-on-acer-boots-complete-in-18-seconds-shutsdown-in-just-1/</link>
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		<title>Google Wave: Vision of Web 3.0?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Google is constantly upgrading and improving itself looking at the future of web with their kinds. In their endeavour of doing so, the latest innovation they showed us on Google Developers' conference at San Fransisco, is Google Wave. According to them,
Google Wave is a product that helps users communicate and collaborate on the web.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/google-wave-vision-of-web-30/</link>
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		<title>Top 5 Free Antivirus Software</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You get what you don't pay for in life. So if you want to skim on security software, you'll lose out on customer support, which can save you when badware gets stubborn.
But most of your "tech support" involves waiting on hold and listening to poorly scripted conversation?
Here are the top five free antivirus / antispyware [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/top-5-free-antivirus-software-2/</link>
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		<title>Sun Open Cloud - Detailed Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sun Microsystems unveiled its combined open cloud computing infrastructure at the CommunityOne developer event in New York in March. Though some may say that for a company like Sun, this may be a bit late into the game of clouds but nevertheless they came powered by industry-leading software technologies from Sun, including Java, MySQL, OpenSolaris [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/sun-open-cloud-detailed-review/</link>
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		<title>Top 10 Java Software Testing Software</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There can be a number of test cases for every system and only a few of them can be run. These cases can be used to detect most of the defects in the software. Since that is not feasible option, the testing tools are used. The main purpose of testing is to discover the errors.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/top-10-java-software-testing-software/</link>
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		<title>WordPress Creator Matt&#8217;s WordPress Blog Down</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A comforting day indeed. Matt Mullenweg is the author of the popular blogging software , WordPress. He is also the founder of WordPress.com, a hosted blogging service based on WordPress Mu, a variant of WordPress. I was rather surprised to see his blog throwing the dreaded error message:

Error establishing a database connection
So what's the big [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/wordpress-creator-matts-wordpress-blog-down/</link>
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		<title>Open Source MagentoCommerce Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After doing with the top 16+ Open Source E-Commerce Applications, I discovered open source ecommerce applications engaging a significant proportion of ecommerce professionals. Open source software are considered as entry level choice for shopping carts by most ecommerce professionals. Although the completeness of open source apps are far from realized, they are increasingly making it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/open-source-magentocommerce-review/</link>
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		<title>5 Free and Open Source OS which You didn&#8217;t But Should Try Once</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a list of other operating systems beyond the ones that rule the market. For Windows users too, did you know that there is a fast MS-DOS clone for you too? And those of you who love open source operating systems, if you like experimenting or trying out new things, here are some cool [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/5-free-and-open-source-os/</link>
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		<title>Adobe and Facebook Join Hands to Build Apps</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So is this the start of collaborative social networking? Adobe has joined hands with one of the most popular social networking sites, Facebook in order to build an application that will use Adobe's Flash platform and the new ActionScript 3 Client Library for Facebook the two companies developed together. So what it basically means you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/adobe-and-facebook-join-hands-to-build-apps/</link>
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		<title>Apache ZooKeeper 3.1.1 Released - High-Performance Coordination Service for Distributed Applications</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ZooKeeper is a high-performance coordination service for distributed  applications. It exposes common services - such as naming, configuration  management, synchronization, and group services - in a simple interface  so you don't have to write them from scratch. You can use it  off-the-shelf to implement consensus, group management, leader election,  and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/apache-zookeeper-high-performance-coordination-service-for-distributed-applications-released/</link>
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		<title>Tiny Core Linux: Smallest OS(10 MB), Fast Internet with X Desktop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps the smallest and still stable desktop based Linux version is Tiny Core Linux. It takes only 10MB size and runs on USB drive, CD or an internal hard disk drive, almost anywhere you want it to. The processes entirely run on RAM so boots very fast and has a customizable X desktop.  It [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/tiny-core-linux-smallest-os10-mb-fast-internet-with-x-desktop/</link>
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