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March 4, 2008 ATMs that rely on desktop PC technology--and that's a lot of them--are at risk from worms, key loggers, and denial-of-service attacks.Sun releases Solaris-based desktop software
October 14, 2004 Java Desktop System version 2 sneaks onto the market only two months ahead of version 3's due date.Sun brings StarOffice into desktop Solaris orbit
February 4, 2004 The company's productivity software, a competitor to Microsoft's Office, debuts on Sun's desktop version of Unix.India's Kerala state goes open source
June 29, 2007 Meanwhile, a nearby state that embarked on a plan in January to put Linux in government offices, schools and villages is making progress.Sun battles Windows with cheap Java Desktop
December 4, 2003 It hopes to make inroads on the enterprise desktop by slashing the price of its Java Desktop System, which is designed to replace Microsoft's Windows operating system and Office suite.IBM moves Linux beat to Brazil
June 14, 2004 Big Blue hopes expanded consulting offerings will promote use of the open-source OS.Linux powers throw weight behind desktop version
November 12, 2003 Red Hat, IBM and an open-source consortium are each beginning serious work to advance Linux for use on desktop computers, possibly making the OS a more serious threat to Microsoft.AT&T looks into closing its Windows
October 5, 2004 A team of researchers is evaluating how Linux and Mac OS X stack up against Windows for internal use.SCO selling Linux licenses online
February 23, 2004 The controversial software company quietly begins taking orders from companies that want to use Linux with its blessing. Meanwhile, SCO's main Web site is still offline due to MyDoom attacks.IBM turns inward with Linux desktop project
January 8, 2004 Big Blue's CIO has directed the company to begin an internal initiative to evaluate Linux for use on desktop computers, a further endorsement of the open-source operating system.Next StarOffice goes on sale
October 15, 2003 The newest version of Sun Microsystems' StarOffice desktop software suite, a competitor to Microsoft Office, is available at Lindows.com and Sun's online store.New Xen better for desktops
December 28, 2006 Latest version endows virtual machines with a graphical interface, an essential feature for personal computers.Sun cools down Linux desktop plan
June 28, 2005 Java Desktop System will continue to exist, but expect to see "less of an emphasis" on it, company's top software exec says.Desktop Linux thinks small
September 20, 2004 A new report sees growing opportunity for the open-source operating system to displace Windows in small offices.Sun to upgrade Linux desktop software
May 28, 2004 The second version of Java Desktop System will debut on Tuesday with extra features to lure developers. It's the latest part of Sun's effort to offset its server sales slump.IBM warms to desktop Linux
November 8, 2003 Big Blue is expected to endorse the idea of using the open-source operating system for use on desktop computers.Novell eyes move into embedded Linux
March 24, 2004 The company considers adding more weight to its shift to Linux by developing, partnering or buying into the OS for devices such as cell phones.Sun touts Opteron server, Linux desktop
November 17, 2003 Sun Microsystems brings AMD's Opteron into its server family and announces a deal in China that's expected to boost its Linux desktop software.Sun warms to open source for Solaris
June 2, 2004 The company continues its tilt toward the open-source world, as executives vow to open up the proprietary operating system. They stop short, however, when it comes to details.Linux backers foresee desktop gains
April 23, 2004 The upstart operating system may be entrenched in the data center, but even Linux backers say it needs some sprucing up before it can grab a significant spot on the desktop PC.
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