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Novell fast tracks Linux

Novell fast tracks Linux

Novell is lighting a fire under its desktop plans to face off against Microsoft's next generation of Windows in 2006.
Paula Rooney Dec 13 2004, 12:00AM Software
Linux server revenue tops US$1 billion

Linux server revenue tops US$1 billion

The worldwide market for computer servers has posted its sixth consecutive quarter of growth, as revenues from Linux servers topped US$1 billion in the third quarter and IBM and HP captured the number one spots for revenue and unit shipments, respectively, a market research firm said this week.
Antone Gonsalves Nov 25 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Linux will slow Windows server growth

Linux will slow Windows server growth

IBM has heralded market research claiming that Linux will slow Microsoft's server momentum and grow IBM's share of the enterprise applications market to 20 percent over the next three years.
Paula Rooney Nov 22 2004, 12:00AM Software
Study: Linux "most breached" OS

Study: Linux "most breached" OS

Apple Computer's OS X and the open-source BSD operating system provide the "world's safest and most secure" computing platforms, according to London-based security firm mi2g.
Matt McKenzie Nov 4 2004, 12:00AM Software
Ballmer memo: Windows cost, security beat Linux

Ballmer memo: Windows cost, security beat Linux

On the same day Novell and Dell announced a major Linux pact, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent customers a memo touting the benefits of migrating to Windows rather than Linux.
Paula Rooney Oct 28 2004, 12:00AM Software
Spoof security alert hits Linux users

Spoof security alert hits Linux users

Joining the ranks of Windows' users victimised by spoofed security alerts, Linux users have received bogus messages directing them to download updates that are in fact trojan horses, Red Hat has announced.
Staff Writers Oct 26 2004, 12:00AM Security
Linux reseller offers 'internet-safe' computer

Linux reseller offers 'internet-safe' computer

Melbourne-based Linux and open source software provider Cybersource has launched an 'internet-safe' computer package for home users via resellers, with a similar business product in the wings.
Fleur Doidge Oct 20 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Novell warns of more Linux lawsuits

Novell warns of more Linux lawsuits

Novell executives in the US have fired a warning shot in the continuing industry battle over software patent lawsuits.
Matt McKenzie Oct 13 2004, 12:00AM Software
SCO considers upping Linux licensing fee

SCO considers upping Linux licensing fee

The SCO Group is considering an increase in the cost of the intellectual-property licence it says companies should buy for using the open-source Linux operating system.
Staff Writers Aug 11 2004, 12:00AM Software
No more suits against Linux users, says SCO

No more suits against Linux users, says SCO

SCO Group has said it doesn't plan to file additional lawsuits related to its claims that Linux violates the company's intellectual property rights, until final court decisions are reached on pending cases.
Antone Gonsalves Aug 5 2004, 12:00AM Software
Xandros eyes Australia for Asian Linux expansion

Xandros eyes Australia for Asian Linux expansion

Desktop Linux developer Xandros will use its Australian success as a model for expansion into the Asian market.
Angus Kidman Aug 4 2004, 12:00AM Software
Red Hat sets up hosting program to boost Enterprise Linux

Red Hat sets up hosting program to boost Enterprise Linux

Linux vendor Red Hat is gearing up to announce several hosting partners as part of a new hosting-based program to increase sales of its Enterprise Linux portfolio.
Fleur Doidge Jul 30 2004, 12:00AM Software
Linux hacks rare as hens' teeth, says survey

Linux hacks rare as hens' teeth, says survey

Adding more fuel to the Linux versus Windows fire, a US research firm this week released a survey that noted only eight percent of Linux developers had ever seen a virus infect their systems.
Staff Writers Jul 29 2004, 12:00AM Security
Linux vendors vie for Larry's favours

Linux vendors vie for Larry's favours

Oracle has outlined plans to enhance its business and technology relationship with Novell's SUSE, potentially disrupting what has been a handy revenue stream for its current Linux partner, Red Hat.
Angus Kidman Jul 7 2004, 12:00AM Software
Max-SI beefs up Linux practice with Red Hat [updated]

Max-SI beefs up Linux practice with Red Hat [updated]

Brisbane system integrator MAX-SI has stepped up its Linux software practice, signing on as a Red Hat business partner.
Fleur Doidge , Staff Writers Jun 21 2004, 12:00AM Software
IBM’s Linux lab in ACT to grow

IBM’s Linux lab in ACT to grow

To meet expected demand for open source software, IBM Australia has announced plans to double the size of its Canberra-based Linux development lab.
Staff Writers Apr 30 2004, 12:00AM Software
Yankee group disputes Linux' claim to lower cost

Yankee group disputes Linux' claim to lower cost

Linux is not the low-cost alternative to Unix and Windows that many of the open-source operating system's proponents claim it is, a research firm said this week.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Apr 6 2004, 12:00AM Software
SCO-Novell dispute to halt Linux lawsuit, expert claims

SCO-Novell dispute to halt Linux lawsuit, expert claims

A legal expert affiliated with the Open Source Development Labs has claimed the SCO Group cannot file a lawsuit against a Linux customer until its copyright dispute with Novell was ironed out.
Paula Rooney Feb 11 2004, 12:00AM Software
Zultys releases Linux softphone

Zultys releases Linux softphone

Zultys Technologies has released a Linux-based softphone application that could help penguin-powered SMBs adopt IP telephony.
Fleur Doidge Feb 2 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sun plans Java enterprise system, dev tools on Linux

Sun plans Java enterprise system, dev tools on Linux

As Red Hat and Novell's SUSE touted their next-generation middleware stacks for Linux, Sun Microsystems was on hand at this week's LinuxWorld Expo in New York to show off its Java Enterprise System (JES) for Linux and plans to release its full line of developer tools on Linux.
Paula Rooney Jan 22 2004, 12:00AM Software

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