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Sun picks GPL license for Java code

November 13, 2006 After years of requests and debates, Sun is set to release Java source code under a Linux-friendly license. TAGS: GPL, Java Platform, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, GPL 2, open source, license, community, Linux

Sun plugs serious holes in Java

November 29, 2005 Five risky flaws could let intruders remotely run code on vulnerable computers loaded with Windows, Linux or Solaris. TAGS: JRE, Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Solaris, Java, Java development, JDK, flaw, intruder, Java application, Sun Java, vulnerability, API, Linux, security, Microsoft Windows

Java flaws open door to hackers

June 15, 2005 Sun fixes two security bugs in Java that could put computers running Windows, Linux and Solaris at risk of attack. TAGS: J2SE, JRE, flaw, Java application, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, Sun Solaris, security bug, Linux, security, Microsoft Windows

Ubuntu maker to distribute Sun's Java

November 8, 2006 Canonical's Linux software will include Sun's Glassfish for running Java programs on servers. TAGS: Project GlassFish, Ubuntu, Sun Microsystems Inc., AMD Opteron, Java, Sun Java, open source, server, Linux

Sun considers GPL for Solaris

November 14, 2006 If Sun switched its Unix version to the General Public License, it could permit code-swapping with Linux. TAGS: GPL, Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., OpenSolaris, Jonathan Schwartz, Java, license, open source, Linux, possibility, operating system

Sun to coders: Open-source Java won't change your life

August 16, 2006 Having access to the source code of the Java platform won't affect how developers work, the company says. TAGS: Linux kernel, Sun Microsystems Inc., open source, Java developer, Java, source code, London, Linux

Open source battens the hatches

January 10, 2006 Developers take arms against possible attacks on open-source software. Also: Patent gains and a Java refrain. TAGS: Mono, Fedora Project, open source, Novell Inc., Java, open-source software, Red Hat Inc., Linux, CEO, blog, IBM Corp.

Red Hat edges into higher-level software

December 6, 2005 Linux leader has added three collections of higher-level server tools to its line-up. TAGS: Red Hat Inc., Java, BEA Systems Inc., subscription, collection, Apache Software Foundation, server software, Web application, Linux, leader, server, open source, operating system

Linux moves into midrange Motorola phones

July 1, 2005 Company announces new step in its plan to remake most of its mobile phone line with the open-source OS. TAGS: Motorola Inc., Linux, mobile phone, open source, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, operating system

Java inches closer to open source

May 16, 2006 Sun plans to open up more Java software, but will stop short of sharing the programming language itself. TAGS: Java, Java software, Sun Microsystems Inc., open source, BEA Systems Inc., JavaOne, Java application, Sun Solaris, programming language, server, Linux

Sun to make Java more Linux-friendly

May 4, 2006 As JavaOne approaches, plans are afoot to make Java licensing terms more favorable to open-source OSes. TAGS: JavaOne, Joe Keller, Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java server, JRE, open source, Java Platform, BEA Systems Inc., company executive, Java application, standard, Linux, Oracle Corp., software company, conference

IBM backs open-source Web software

February 25, 2005 Looking to widen its developer audience, IBM signs a partnership with Zend to bolster use of the PHP scripting language. TAGS: Zend Technologies Ltd., PHP, scripting language, IBM Corp., open source, IBM WebSphere, Java, server software, industry standard, language, Web service, Linux, database, server

Linux-loving McNealy dons penguin outfit

February 8, 2002 In a move to erase doubts about the sincerity of Sun Microsystems' move to embrace Linux, CEO Scott McNealy took the stage at the company's annual meeting wearing a penguin suit. TAGS: Scott McNealy, Sun Microsystems Inc., Linux, IBM Corp., CEO, server, Java, operating system, HP

Zimbra to offer Ubuntu Linux support

May 4, 2007 The start-up focused on e-mail and calendar software for servers adds support for the up-and-coming version of Linux. TAGS: Ubuntu, Ubuntu Linux, server software, open source, open-source company, Red Hat Inc., GNOME, Linux, open-source software, Mozilla Thunderbird, server, Java, CEO, Web browser, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

Ubuntu 'Feisty Fawn' released, hit by traffic

April 19, 2007 New 7.04 version features virtualization and crash-reporting tool--but only if you're able to download it. TAGS: Ubuntu, Sun NetBeans, Project GlassFish, Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., virtualization, Linux, Red Hat Inc., computer company, Novell Inc., open source, CEO, server, Dell, operating system

Sun likes what it sees in the new GPL

February 9, 2007 Patent protections are just part of why version 3 of the license might be good for open-sourcing Java and Solaris, CEO says. TAGS: GPL, Sun Solaris, GNU, GPL 3, Jonathan Schwartz, Free Software Foundation, Sun Microsystems Inc., GPL 2, GPLv3, open source, community, kernel, Linux, Java, license, interview

Oracle has yet to prove Linux cred

October 27, 2006 Software giant's bid to steal Red Hat's business hurts Red Hat, but Oracle has a long way to go before proving its Linux chops. TAGS: Red Hat Inc., Oracle Corp., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, source code, software development, Cisco Systems Inc., Java, operating system, server

Sun plans patent protection for open-source Solaris

November 18, 2004 Plans to provide umbrella from patent-infringement suits to outsiders using or developing the OS--a move to counter Linux. Sun posts early Java 6 code Photos: Sun execs talk tech TAGS: Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., intellectual property, Scott McNealy, patent infringement, SCO Group Inc., open source, Linux, Jonathan Schwartz, patent, Unix, open-source software, protection, Red Hat Inc., IBM Corp., Java

Sun's open-source chief rallies behind GPL 3

December 6, 2006 Exec's comments come after Sun decides to release Java code under the less-controversial version 2 of the General Public License. TAGS: GPL 3, GPL, GPLv3, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java Platform, open source, license, Java, blog, Linux

Fits and starts for open source

June 21, 2005 Sun offers up source code via GlassFish project but falls short of its stated goal. Also: Celtix debuts. TAGS: Project GlassFish, Sun Solaris, open source, Sun Microsystems Inc., source code, Fedora Project, Linux, Red Hat Inc., Java, Microsoft Corp.
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