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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, Steve Ballmer, open source, Linux, enterprise server, patent, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Microsoft Windows Server, CEO, Microsoft Corp., server, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Some charges tossed in Novell-Microsoft case

June 13, 2005 Judge throws out four Novell claims in antitrust struggle but allows two to go forward. Decision partly based on infamous Windows e-mail. TAGS: Novell Inc., antitrust, Jeff Raikes, Corel WordPerfect, claim, Judge, pricing, Microsoft Corp., operating system, e-mail, Microsoft Windows

Novell offers faster virtualized Windows

February 12, 2007 Novell and Intel develop software that speeds Xen's ability to run Windows as a virtual machine. TAGS: Xen, Novell Inc., virtualization, hypervisor, virtual machine, Intel, open source, Linux, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Novell taps open source for security

February 14, 2005 Company releases code to write programs for its eDirectory software and launches a security appliance based on its SuSE Linux OS. TAGS: Novell eDirectory, Novell Inc., Samba, SuSE Linux, SuSE, open source, security company, Linux, security, virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Linux fans ready to burn rubber

May 24, 2007 The open-source operating system makes headway with Windows stalwart Dell and gets set for a high-speed plug this weekend. TAGS: Novell Inc., GPL, Linux, Dell, open source, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft and Novell's bridge to Linux

November 7, 2006 Longtime rivals make nice with a plan to help businesses use the open-source OS along with Windows. TAGS: Novell Inc., pact, Red Hat Inc., open source, Steve Ballmer, Linux, software company, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, video

New life for the old 'Star Trek' project

June 6, 2005 An early '90s plan by Apple to port the Mac OS to Intel processors drew this response from Bill Gates: It's "like putting lipstick on a chicken." TAGS: Star Trek, Novell Inc., Apple Computer, Bill Gates, Intel, project, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, CEO, operating system, idea, Microsoft Corp., PC, 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, VMware, Xen, Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, LinuxWorld, Red Hat Inc., SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, SuSE, SuSE Linux, free download, Linux, Microsoft Longhorn, Novell Inc.

Ushering in a new era of angst at Microsoft

April 11, 2006 Desktop Linux has finally turned into the real deal--and that can only mean real headaches for Microsoft, says Jon Oltsik. TAGS: Linux desktop, angst, Novell Linux, Novell Inc., TCO, Linux, OpenOffice, IBM Corp., acquisition, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Novell's premium Linux taking Xen plunge

March 23, 2006 Novell says its new Suse Linux Enterprise Server 10--which includes virtualization software--is ready for mainstream use. TAGS: Xen, Novell Inc., Novell NetWare, Novell Open Enterprise Server, data center, virtualization, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Linux, Red Hat Inc., SuSE, conference, operating system, Dell, server, Microsoft Windows

Novell seeks to boost Linux graphics

February 7, 2006 The company behind Suse Linux tries to bring eye candy to the open-source OS. But will it make anyone more productive? TAGS: Novell Inc., Linux, graphics chip, open source, GUI, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Computer, operating system, 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, Microsoft Windows Vista, U.S., server, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

HP augments Itanium server line

January 17, 2005 Improvements include new chips, support for a fourth operating system and new options for running multiple jobs on the same machine. TAGS: Intel Itanium, HP-UX, server line, HP PA-RISC, HP OpenVMS, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Inc., Novell Inc., Linux, server, HP, operating system, IBM Corp., Intel, Microsoft Windows

VMware expands to 64-bit realm

April 11, 2005 New version of company's workstation software lets multiple virtual machines share the same memory in some situations. TAGS: VMware, VMware Workstation, virtual machine, x86 processor, EMC Corp., 64-bit, workstation, Sun Solaris, Novell Inc., Red Hat Inc., support, memory, operating system, server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Year in review: Microsoft goes 'Live,' pushes Vista

December 21, 2006 The long slog to Windows Vista neared the finish line, and the company had to begin contemplating life without Bill Gates. TAGS: Internet search advertising, Bill Gates, Novell Inc., MSN Hotmail, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Live, Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., IM, Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system

Taking stock at JBoss

September 29, 2005 CEO Marc Fleury contends that open source has changed the software business forever. And a deal with Microsoft helps prove it. TAGS: EJB, JBoss, Microsoft .NET Framework, press release, Java, open source, Novell Inc., IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp., CEO, server, operating system, HP, Microsoft Windows

Sun cools down Linux desktop plan

June 28, 2005 Java Desktop System will continue to exist, but expect to see "less of an emphasis" on it, company's top software exec says. TAGS: Sun Java Desktop System, Dana Gardner, Sun Microsystems Inc., Scott McNealy, desktop Linux, StarOffice, Linux desktop, Linux, desktop computer, Novell Inc., Sun Solaris, server, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows
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