- Wed Apr 27 2005 Novell hires top Samba programmer from HP
Software company adds another open-source luminary to its staff. Jeremy Allison says, "These guys know a lot about file sharing."
Posted by Stephen Shankland
- Tue Aug 3 2004 HP unveils Linux-based laptop
The longtime Microsoft ally taps SuSE Linux to give laptop buyers an open-source alternative to Windows.
Posted by Munir Kotadia
- Wed Apr 21 2004 Microsoft to Linux: 'Bring it on'
At a Linux conference in London, the giant of proprietary software says the growing popularity of open source on the desktop will drive it to create better products.
Posted by Graeme Wearden
- Thu Apr 28 2005 Lifts and shifts for open source
roundup Linux specialist MontaVista raises its game in both software and sales, while Munich passes over local favorite Suse Linux.
Posted by CNET News.com Staff
- Thu Apr 19 2001 New Samba improves Windows mimicry
Programmers release a major update to the software that lets Linux computers mimic Windows machines, encroaching further onto Microsoft's turf.
Posted by Stephen Shankland
- Thu May 9 2002 Microsoft's file-share rule makes waves
The software giant's stipulation on a file-sharing protocol has evoked new anger from open-source developers and may also have antitrust implications.
Posted by Stephen Shankland
- Thu Dec 23 1999 PC sales lull as shoppers get less for more
November data reveals less-flattering PC sales numbers as some computer makers stop sweetening the deals.
Posted by Joe Wilcox
