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Sun extends olive branch to Red Hat
September 12, 2005
Sun Microsystems is being more accommodating toward Linux again, making room onstage for Red Hat at a server product launch.
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Sun releases Sparc specs to lure Linux
February 14, 2006
Company releases UltraSparc chip details to help bring Linux and versions of BSD Unix to its systems.
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An open question on open source
June 13, 2007
Can Linus Torvalds and Sun's Jonathan Schwartz find common ground on Linux and OpenSolaris?
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Sun flirts with Ubuntu
May 17, 2006
At JavaOne, suggestions fly that Sun Microsystems will ship servers with "Dapper Drake" version of Ubuntu Linux.
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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.
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Dell to carry Solaris 10 on PowerEdge servers
November 14, 2007
Under partnership between the two rivals, Dell will distribute Sun's OS on PowerEdge servers and provide support services.
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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.
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Sun considers GPL 3 license for Solaris
January 30, 2006
But chances of cooperation between Solaris and Linux are clouded because Linux will remain under GPL 2.
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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.
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Sun's x86 strategist steers straight ahead
January 25, 2006
Sun's John Fowler navigates a tricky transition as he guns for growth in x86 servers this year.
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Torvalds: Solaris could nudge Linux to GPL 3
June 13, 2007
The Linux leader is still skeptical about GPL 3, but open-source Solaris could be a draw.
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Sun's fighting chance
September 20, 2004
Forrester CEO George Colony argues that if Sun goes down, it's going to go down taking very big swings.
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Ubuntu coming soon to Sun's Niagara
May 30, 2006
Sun's Linux embrace gains key backer as Canonical announces its next Ubuntu release will support Sun's Niagara servers.
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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
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Sun warms to open-source server software
January 26, 2005
Even as it takes first step toward open-source Solaris, firm says it's considering a similar move with its server software product.
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Sun's next goal: A Linux ecosystem
February 8, 2006
A top exec says Sun is "dead serious" about an open-source push for its Sparc chips. Critics say it's trying to save an endangered species.
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Sun ad campaign to buff 'sharing' image
May 31, 2005
Sun Microsystems set to begin multimillion-dollar rebranding effort that spotlights its new emphasis on open source and the like. Photo: McNealy, Ballmer and Sun's new swoop
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Red Hat exec takes Sun to task on open source
September 24, 2004
Michael Tiemann criticizes software rival Sun for its support of patents and for keeping Java proprietary.
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McNealy--an engineer's witty patron
April 25, 2006
Known as much for his wit as his business acumen, Sun's outgoing CEO backed his engineers until it hurt.
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