Released on: July 17, 2008, 10:08 am

Press Release Author: ActiveState Software Inc.

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: New white paper looks at the truths behind the top 10 open
source falsehoods

Press Release Body: ActiveState released a white paper today that explores and
debunks some common misconceptions about open source software and, in particular,
dynamic languages like Perl, Tcl and Python. Entitled \"10 Myths About Running Open
Source Software in Your Business\", the white paper was written by open source
experts at ActiveState, a leading provider of tools and business solutions for open
source dynamic languages. The white paper is available for free download at
http://www.activestate.com/business_solutions/ten_myths.pdf.

\"We want businesses to understand that when they choose a reputable company to
support their open source software plan they are getting better and more functional
software and services,\" said Bart Copeland, CEO, ActiveState. \"Open source software
practices are being embraced by a growing majority of smart businesses and we are
proud to be a part of that growth.\"

When it comes to open source software, there are often two camps: open source
zealots who insist that Windows never works and Linux is king! and the naysayers who
would sooner eat dirt than troubleshoot an Apache web server. In this paper
ActiveState examines the myths associated with these arguments and provides solid
reasoning for why open source software, combined with responsible checks and
balances, will put your business development projects in good stead.

Read the full article at: http://www.activestate.com/business_solutions/ten_myths.pdf

About ActiveState
ActiveState creates professional software development tools, programming language
distributions and business solutions for dynamic languages. ActiveState\'s business
solutions offer guaranteed stability, expert support, unparalleled quality and
cost-efficiency to organizations that rely on open source dynamic languages.
ActiveState is owned by its employees and Pender Financial Group, a publicly traded
investment company focused on technology. For more information, visit
www.ActiveState.com.

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1.778.786.1134
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© 2008 ActiveState Software Inc.


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Contact Details: For media inquiries contact:
Kendra Penrose
Languages Media Relations, ActiveState
1.778.786.1134
KendraP@ActiveState.com