@proceedings {1290,
	title = {Package Upgrade Robustness: An Analysis for GNU/Linux Package Management Systems},
	year = {2011},
	month = {10/2011},
	pages = {299-306},
	publisher = {Springer},
	abstract = {GNU/Linux systems are today used in servers, desktops, mobile and embedded devices. One of the critical operations is the installation and maintenance of software packages in the system. Currently there are no frameworks or tools for evaluating Package Management Systems (PMSs), such as RPM, in Linux and for measuring their reliability. The authors perform an analysis of the robustness of the RPM engine and discuss some of the current limitations. This article contributes to the enhancement of Software Reliability in Linux by providing a framework and testing tools under an open source license. These tools can easily be extended to other PMSs such as DEB packages or Gentoo Portage.},
	keywords = {linux, package management, rpm},
	author = {Thomson, John and Guerrriro, Andre and Paulo Trezentos and Johnson, Jeff}
}
@proceedings {1275,
	title = {Preparing FLOSS for Future Network Paradigms: A Survey on Linux Network Management},
	year = {2011},
	month = {10/2011},
	pages = {75-89},
	publisher = {Springer},
	abstract = {Operating system tools must fulfill the requirements generated by the advances in networking paradigms. To understand the current state of the Free, Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) ecosystem, we present a survey on the main tools used to manage and interact with the network, and how they are organized in Linux-based operating systems. Based on the survey results, we present a reference Linux network stack that can serve as the basis for future heterogeneous network environments, contributing towards a standardized approach in Linux. Using this stack, and focusing on dynamic and spontaneous network interactions, we present an evolution path for network related technologies, contributing to Linux as a network research operating system and to FLOSS as a whole.},
	keywords = {linux, networking, Survey},
	author = {Matos, Alfredo and Thomson, John and Paulo Trezentos}
}
@conference {771,
	title = {Linux on the portuguese schools: the Caixa M{\'a}gica experience},
	booktitle = {OSS2005: Open Source Systems },
	year = {2005},
	pages = {279-280},
	abstract = {This article depicts the experience of Caixa M{\'a}gica
in the deployment of 14.000 computers with dual boot in the
portuguese schools. Caixa M{\'a}gica role was preparing its
Linux distribution to become friendly to students and
teachers.
This project was very successful and is now beginning with a
second phase with 5.000 more computers.
In this experience report with present some of the obstacles
and achievements accomplished in {\textquotedblleft}Salas TIC{\textquotedblright}.},
	author = {Susana Nunes, and Fl{\'a}vio Moringa and Miguel Louren{\c c}o and Paulo Trezentos}
}
