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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., Java, AMD Opteron, Sun Java, open source, server, 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 development, Java, JDK, flaw, intruder, Java application, Sun Java, API, vulnerability, 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, security bug, Sun Solaris, Linux, security, Microsoft Windows

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

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, Java, server, operating system, HP

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

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'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

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 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., Linux, open source, Jonathan Schwartz, patent, Unix, IBM Corp., protection, open-source software, Red Hat Inc., Java

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, Java, Joe Keller, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java server, JRE, open source, Java Platform, BEA Systems Inc., company executive, Java application, standard, Oracle Corp., Linux, software company, conference

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, GPL 3, GNU, Jonathan Schwartz, Free Software Foundation, Sun Microsystems Inc., GPLv3, GPL 2, open source, community, kernel, Java, Linux, license, interview

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.

Partnerships light up Sun's Java show

June 30, 2005 Also from JavaOne: James Gosling talks scripting languages and open source, and Sun unveils its first laptop. TAGS: Sun Microsystems Inc., James Gosling, Java, Sun Java Desktop System, JavaOne, Linux desktop, open source, Newsmaker, BEA Systems Inc., Sun Java, RFID, exec, IBM Corp., Oracle Corp., blog, desktop computer

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

Open source, from Apache to Zimbra

November 22, 2006 In the software business, you can't just sit around--there's always a new feature to add or the Joneses to keep up with. TAGS: Apache Software Foundation, open source, Sun Microsystems Inc., GPL, Firefox 2.0, Linux, open-source software, handset, IBM Corp., blog, Java, Firefox, Microsoft Corp.

Sun looks for users running rival OSes

October 26, 2005 Java Enterprise System server middleware now supports Windows and HP-UX and Sun has a new plan to expand its Java Desktop System to more Linux flavors. TAGS: Sun Java Desktop System, Sun Solaris, Sun Solaris 10, Sun Microsystems Inc., HP-UX, Sun Java Enterprise System, Java 2, IBM AIX, Linux, SuSE, Red Hat Inc., desktop computer, operating system, Java, server, security

Sun criticizes popular open-source license

April 6, 2005 Sun Microsystems President Jonathan Schwartz applauds the open-source software realm but takes jabs at the GPL. TAGS: Jonathan Schwartz, GPL, open-source software, Sun Microsystems Inc., open source, obligation, Sun Solaris, intellectual property, source code, Java, project, nation, Red Hat Inc., president, IBM Corp., Linux

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, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, virtualization, Linux, Novell Inc., computer company, Red Hat Inc., open source, server, CEO, Dell, operating system

Red Hat plans app server in 2004

December 18, 2003 The Linux seller plans to expand into a new Java software market in the first half of 2004, encroaching on the application server turf of IBM, BEA Systems and Sun Microsystems. TAGS: application server, JBoss Inc., Red Hat Inc., BEA Systems Inc., Java software, J2EE, JBoss, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, support services, open source, server, Apache Software Foundation, Linux, pricing, IBM Corp.