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Microsoft makes Linux pact with Novell

November 2, 2006 Former software foes pledge to work together to help Windows world and Linux world interoperate. Video: Ballmer outlines Novell dealPhoto: Shaking hands on Linux TAGS: Novell Inc., SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, virtualization, open source, Steve Ballmer, Linux, enterprise server, SuSE Linux, patent, SuSE, CEO, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., server, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft gives Linux a virtual hug

July 18, 2006 New partnership should ensure that its next-generation virtualization technology will work well with open-source Xen. TAGS: hypervisor, XenSource Inc., Xen, virtualization, Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, Linux, Microsoft Longhorn, software company, open source, Microsoft Windows Server, high-performance, server, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft to 'host' Linux virtually

April 3, 2006 The Windows giant will support customers that run Red Hat and Suse Linux in Virtual Server 2005 R2, now offered as a free download. TAGS: Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, Microsoft Virtual Server, virtualization, hypervisor, Xen, Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, VMware, Red Hat Inc., LinuxWorld, SuSE, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Longhorn, Linux, free download, SuSE Linux, Novell Inc.

Microsoft cuts Windows virtualization features

May 10, 2007 Company making "tough decisions" surrounding its "Viridian" software to meet its mid-2008 release schedule. TAGS: virtualization, hypervisor, migration, Xen, server virtualization, Illuminata Inc., VMware, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Longhorn, schedule, decision, server, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

VMware opens virtual-appliance marketplace

November 7, 2006 The EMC subsidiary has launched a program to certify and sell virtual appliances. TAGS: VMware, appliance, virtualization, XenSource Inc., marketplace, EMC Corp., Linux, server, software company, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Virtualization start-ups hit reset button

April 3, 2006 Virtual Iron and XenSource, two contenders in a hot market, will tell LinuxWorld faithful their new ways to take on VMware. TAGS: Virtual Iron, XenSource Inc., virtualization, VMware, Xen, virtual server, LinuxWorld, hypervisor, AMD, start-up, leader, server, Linux, Intel, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Open source on the move

September 21, 2006 Linux gets its latest kernel update and a real-time makeover; debate continues on GPL changes. TAGS: GPL, open source, kernel, virtualization, Linux, Mozilla Corp., Real-Time, Firefox, security, server, Web browser, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Leaner virtualization coming to Windows, Linux

April 13, 2006 Microsoft works to make one copy of Windows look like many, while the Linux equivalent gains ground. TAGS: OpenVZ, virtualization, SWsoft, Virtuozzo, Linux, EMC Corp., approach, Sun Solaris, VMware, partition, operating system, server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Red Hat rains on Xen parade

July 31, 2006 Xen open-source virtualization isn't stable enough to use yet, even though Novell is shipping it, a top Red Hat exec says. TAGS: Xen, Red Hat Inc., Novell Inc., virtualization, enterprise, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Linux, U.S., Microsoft Windows Vista, server, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Parallels making virtualization jump to servers

September 13, 2007 A company whose virtualization software lets Windows programs run on Mac OS X will soon make the move to the more demanding server market. TAGS: Virtuozzo, SWsoft, virtualization, hypervisor, VMware, server market, Xen, Apple Xserve, virtual machine, workstation, server, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Linux

Microsoft paying Novell $308 million for Linux pact

November 7, 2006 Novell disclosed details of its five-year partnership with competitor Microsoft in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. TAGS: Novell Inc., pact, general counsel, patent, Brad Smith, agreement, GPL, enterprise server, SuSE, payment, virtualization, Linux, Microsoft Corp., open source, server

Microsoft, Novell talk up 'meat' of technical collaboration

February 12, 2007 The two companies vow to optimize virtualization servers and directories, with an interoperability and testing lab planned. TAGS: Novell Inc., hypervisor, Xen, interoperability, virtualization, meat, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Windows Server, SuSE, server software, collaboration, API, CEO, server, Linux, Microsoft Corp.

Red Hat's next Linux due before March

December 28, 2006 Company plans to ship its next major version of the operating system on February 28, two months after its earlier deadline. TAGS: Red Hat Inc., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Xen, virtualization, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, JBoss, deadline, VMware, Intel x86, Linux, open-source software, Novell Inc., Oracle Corp., server, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Red Hat tries new desktop Linux angle

May 10, 2007 Red Hat Global Desktop, the company's latest PC-oriented Linux product, is aimed for users in developing nations. TAGS: Red Hat Inc., desktop Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, appliance, virtualization, nation, Intel, server, security, laptop computer, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Red Hat's Fedora 5 boosts desktop features

March 22, 2006 Latest version gives enthusiasts new graphics and virtualization options, as well as additional capabilities. TAGS: Fedora Project, Fedora Core, Red Hat Inc., GNOME, Mono, Linux, virtualization, 2D, GUI, Microsoft Corp., server, Microsoft Windows
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