September 1, 2008
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The 451 Group has issued a report that shows that companies are beginning to pick up something serious Linux users have known since day one: You don’t have to buy Linux to use it. Oh make no mistake about it, … Continue reading
September 1, 2008
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While the worldwide server market’s factory revenue grew 6.4% over the last year, according to the IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Track, Linux server revenue was running ahead of the curve at a growth rate of 10%. The economy may be … Continue reading
August 30, 2008
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On a superficial level, Novell‘s third quarter, which ended July 31, 2008, didn’t look that good. A closer look reveals though that Novell did quite well in general and extremely well with its Linux business. According to the company press … Continue reading
August 22, 2008
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Unlike a lot of open-source supporters, I don’t turn red with anger at the very thought of Novell working with Microsoft. Like it or not, getting Linux and Windows to work better together makes good, hard business sense. What I … Continue reading
August 20, 2008
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While many Linux users hated the idea of the Microsoft/Novell partnership from the start, Ian Bruce, director of Novell public relations, says that “Customers drove” the latest expansion of the Novell/Microsoft deal. In the latest chapter, Microsoft and Novell announced … Continue reading
August 5, 2008
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IBM, in partnership with Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu; Red Hat; and Novell are hoping that the answer is yes. For me, that’s a no-brainer. Windows has long been more trouble than its worth. Since Microsoft seems to be seriously … Continue reading