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HP names new high-end server chief

November 2, 2006 Itanium server group is now under Martin Fink and includes NonStop servers, Linux and open-source software. TAGS: Intel Itanium, open-source software, open source, Linux, server, HP

Linux guru warns on security of open-source code

October 26, 2006 Veteran developer Alan Cox cautions that hackers are trying hard to break open-source code and that many projects are far from secure. TAGS: delegate, metrics, open source, Red Hat Inc., Linux kernel, Linux, open-source software, project, London, security, analysis

Trend Micro: Open source is more secure

June 13, 2006 Antivirus vendor wades into the debate over the merits of open and closed code, while Red Hat takes a cautious approach. TAGS: Raimund Genes, open source, Trend Micro Inc., distribution, Linux, antivirus company, Red Hat Inc., patch management, vulnerability, open-source software, security, Unix, Microsoft Corp.

LinuxWorld not just for Linux fans anymore

April 6, 2006 special coverage Boston edition stretches exhibits to open-source-related tech, databases, middleware. TAGS: LinuxWorld, margin, open source, middleware, Linux, open-source software, virtualization, Red Hat Inc., blog, database, Dell, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Canonical distributes Parallels via desktop update

February 6, 2008 Ubuntu users will get access to Parallels Workstation for Linux via the operating system's built-in update tool. TAGS: Ubuntu, OpenVZ, repository, workstation, Linux, open-source software, distribution, spokesman, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Google joins open-source patent network

August 8, 2007 Membership in Open Invention Network will see it agree to cross-license open source-related patents to other members for free. TAGS: open source, open-source community, open-source software, Google Inc., Linux, relationship, IBM Corp., Yahoo! Inc., patch management

Red Hat couches Microsoft-Novell pact as a Linux win

November 3, 2006 As the software maker endures a tough week, open-source experts question whether the deal would violate the GPL. TAGS: Novell Inc., GPL, Red Hat Inc., Bruce Perens, alliance, Linux, SCO Group Inc., open-source software, open source, agreement, founder, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Novell vows patent defense of open source

October 12, 2004 Software maker says it will defend customers' open-source packages as vigorously as it would defend its own products. TAGS: Novell Inc., patent, open-source software, open source, defense, intellectual property, CEO, IBM Corp., Linux

Intel aims for open-source graphics advantage

August 9, 2006 Chipmaker releases open-source software in an attempt to lure customers away from ATI Technologies and Nvidia. TAGS: open source, graphics chip, Intel, ATI Technologies, NVidia, open-source software, Linux, chip company, 3D, programming, AMD

Rising challenges in open source

October 26, 2006 Hackers are getting their hands on Linux code, and Oracle now has its nose in the Red Hat tent. TAGS: open source, Red Hat Inc., Oracle Corp., Linux, consortium, open-source software, Sun Microsystems Inc., CEO, security, Microsoft Corp.

'Sandal and ponytail set' cramping Linux adoption?

March 28, 2006 Yes, says former Massachusetts CIO Peter Quinn. To be taken seriously, open-source community needs to dress the part. TAGS: Peter Quinn, OpenDocument Format, open source, open-source community, adoption, open-source software, CIO, Massachusetts, government, Linux, decision, information technology, U.S., Microsoft Corp.

Open-source chronicles: Oracle buys, Gentoo founder flies

February 15, 2006 Oracle wakes up to the charms of Sleepycat Software, Gentoo's Daniel Robbins exits Redmond's embrace, and more. TAGS: Gentoo, Sleepycat Software Inc., open source, Oracle Corp., Sun UltraSPARC, founder, open-source software, blog, Linux, IBM Corp., database, Microsoft Corp.

Week in review: Microsoft's patent offensive

May 18, 2007 Company identifies infringed-on patents, invites infringers to strike licensing deals. Not many takers, so far. TAGS: patent, open-source software, Novell Inc., open source, Week in review, intellectual property, reader, software company, Microsoft Corp., Linux, U.S.

Red Hat adds new Linux legal protection

November 4, 2006 Faced with new competitive challenges, Linux seller Red Hat has begun promising protection against intellectual-property lawsuits. TAGS: indemnification, Red Hat Inc., intellectual property, Larry Ellison, Linux seller, SCO Group Inc., Oracle Corp., Novell Inc., Linux, open-source software, open source, Unix, IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft dallies with open source

May 17, 2006 Software maker is working out the kinks in its interoperability efforts, software exec Bill Hilf says. TAGS: open-source community, open source, software company, open-source software company, open-source software, ISV, JBoss, lab, Unix, developer, Microsoft Corp., Linux

Is Microsoft playing well with others?

April 7, 2006 As it opens up to Linux and rival software, company faces deep skepticism over whether it's really changed its stripes. TAGS: Jeremy Allison, open source, open-source software, protocol, standards, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows

Red Hat bands with open-source allies

March 14, 2007 The Linux leader will sell partners' open-source software, sharing revenue and fueling competition with proprietary rivals. TAGS: Red Hat Inc., open source, Oracle Corp., open-source software, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, leadership, exchange, executive vice president, MySQL, software company, Linux, IBM Corp.

AMD nurtures open-source graphics

September 6, 2007 Overcoming ATI's earlier objections, AMD is actively cooperating on open-source software to support its graphics chips. TAGS: graphics chip, open source, AMD, ATI Technologies, open-source software, Linux, intellectual property, 3D, Intel

Microsoft agitates for open-source patent pacts

May 14, 2007 Company's more threatening stance spotlights its effort to pressure open-source firms to license its patents. TAGS: intellectual property, patent, open source, Novell Inc., open-source company, open-source software, Red Hat Inc., Linux, Microsoft Corp., software company

French parliament picks Ubuntu for Linux switch

March 12, 2007 Starting this summer, 1,154 parliamentary desks will feature Linux-based PCs. TAGS: Ubuntu, open source, assistant, open-source software, information technology, Linux, training, Firefox, server
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