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ColumnsMurphy's Law: The Open-Source World is The Matrix

Hello, Mr. Anderson.

At least, that's the greeting I now expect to see whenever I fire up a page on SourceForge.  And before you ask, no, the Wachowski brothers haven't bought the rights to the Web site.  The open source software world is huge--billions of dollars huge--but trying to figure out its breadth makes me think of The Matrix.  Or, at least, a construct of Matrix-like proportions.

Amazingly enough, a company called Black Duck Software has taken on the task of creating a complete and compelling picture of open source software development.  And I'm not just talking about a simple Linux survey or two. Black Duck has used everything from the largest of the open-source operating systems to the smallest of massively-multiplayer frameworks to develop an epic valuation of open-source software.  It's been running these numbers and scanning for projects since the company's founding in 2002, if that helps you to visualize just how deep the rabbit hole gets.

And what have they found?  Enough code, representing enough cash, to create a little Matrix of your very own.  Jack in, click the jump, and I'll tell you just how much that is.

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NewsAsus Lays Claim to World's Most Intelligent Graphics Card

Asus has laid claim to launching the world's most intelligent graphics card with the release of their ROG (Republic of Gamers) EN9600GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M. Asus goes on to say, “Much like a sci-fi movie where the protagonists can do just about anything, the ROG MATRIX Series will allow gamers to unleash the true power of graphics cards.” Can you smell the hype? I love the smell of hype in the morning.

Make the jump to hear more about the MATRIX EN9600GT video card including specs!

Asus Matrix EN9600GT

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FROM THE ARCHIVEThe Matrix: Path of Neo

The enlightened path is fraught with danger, enemies, and the occasional pile of dog crap.

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