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IBM denies re-entering PC market with Russian deal

March 10, 2008 Big Blue says it's not getting back into the PC market, despite selling "Microsoft-free" PCs running Linux and OpenOffice in Eastern Europe. TAGS: Eastern Europe, OpenOffice, IBM Corp., Linux, open source, Lenovo, brand, Microsoft Corp., PC

Munich to stick with open source

June 17, 2004 The German city confirms it will proceed with the biggest Linux migration ever. TAGS: Munich, migration, city, Linux, open source, IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp., PC

IBM software geared to reduce PC costs

February 12, 2007 Big Blue's Open Client Offering spans Windows, Mac and Linux by combining Notes, Sametime, OpenOffice and Eclipse software. TAGS: TCO, IBM Lotus SameTime, Linux, IBM Corp., IBM Lotus Notes, OpenOffice.org, desktop computer, open source, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC, server, Microsoft Corp.

Lenovo denies ditching Linux

June 5, 2006 The PC maker, which recently signed a $1.2 billion Microsoft deal, says it has no plans to stop supporting the open-source OS. TAGS: Lenovo, ThinkPad, Linux, license, Red Hat Inc., laptop computer, IBM Corp., notebook computer, open source, Microsoft Corp., PC

IDC: Linux PC sales to hit $10 billion in 2008

December 15, 2004 "Linux is no longer a fringe player. Linux is now mainstream," the researcher says. TAGS: Linux PC, Linux, forecast, Linux server, Open Source Development Labs, mainframe, Intel Itanium, IBM Corp., study, Intel, server, researcher, operating system, PC, HP, Microsoft Windows

Novell inks deals for IBM servers, HP PCs

March 24, 2004 IBM makes its promised $50 million investment in Novell, tightening a Linux technology partnership. At the same time, Novell and Hewlett-Packard sign a desktop Linux pact. TAGS: Novell Inc., SuSE, Linux PC, Linux, HP, SuSE Linux, IBM Corp., desktop computer, relationship, Red Hat Inc., pricing, server, conference, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

IBM on the hunt for Firefox programmers

April 13, 2005 Big Blue looks to hire techies to adapt the open-source browser to work well with its server software. TAGS: workplace, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., IBM Corp., SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, programmer, Web browser, open source, Linux, server software, project, server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., PC

AT&T looks into closing its Windows

October 5, 2004 A team of researchers is evaluating how Linux and Mac OS X stack up against Windows for internal use. TAGS: desktop software, AT&T Corp., Linux, CIO, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, IBM Corp., desktop computer, Apple Macintosh, researcher, Microsoft Windows, open source, operating system, security, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Novell rejoins desktop fight, with Linux as ally

November 8, 2004 Company will release first Linux desktop package since acquiring SuSE Linux and Ximian. Will it unseat Microsoft Office? TAGS: Linux desktop, Novell Inc., Ximian, Linux, SuSE Linux, SuSE, workstation, IBM Corp., Microsoft Office, Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., PC, e-mail

Wal-Mart sells PCs with Sun's Linux

March 31, 2004 To bring Linux-based PCs to average consumers, America's largest retailer has signed up a new partner: Sun Microsystems. TAGS: Microtel Computer Systems, Sun Linux, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., Jonathan Schwartz, Sun Java Desktop System, Linux, SuSE Linux, desktop Linux, SuSE, Intel x86, Sun Solaris, Java, desktop computer, server software, retailer

Novell reinvents itself around Linux

November 4, 2003 By purchasing SuSE Linux, Novell shows that it's serious about breaking from its NetWare roots and riding the Linux wave. TAGS: Novell Inc., Novell NetWare, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Linux, Jack Messman, Ximian, acquisition, IBM Corp., operating system, Java, training, networking, open source, software company, CEO

Commentary: Dances with penguins

August 4, 2003 Financial services firms should stop playing the wallflower, get on the dance floor--and enjoy the benefits of Unix reliability at Intel prices. TAGS: workload, Linux, Unix, financial service, Scott McNealy, Forrester Research Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., commentary, Intel, pricing, open source, operating system, server, IBM Corp., HP, Microsoft Corp.

Year in review: Operating system strategies

January 11, 2004 Microsoft talked up the Tablet OS and Media Center, while dreaming Longhorn. Meanwhile, Linux moved ahead, despite SCO threats, and Apple unleashed its latest big cat, Panther. TAGS: Media Center PC, Panther, Microsoft Longhorn, Linux, SCO Group Inc., Apple Power Mac, operating system, tablet, Apple iMac, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, Unix, Apple Mac OS X, programming, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft launches 64-bit preview OS

February 4, 2004 Athlon 64 and Opteron computer owners can now get a free look at a new version of Windows XP 64-bit Edition. TAGS: 64-bit, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon, Extended Systems, AMD, 32-bit, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, IBM Corp., notebook computer, Microsoft Corp., server, Linux, HP, Microsoft Windows

Comdex gets down to business

November 21, 2003 special coverage In recent years, the trade show has served as a showcase for consumer items. This year, however, it's focusing on technology for the working world, such as mobile computing and uti... TAGS: COMDEX, utility computing, photocopier, trade show, Siebel Systems Inc., tablet, RFID, TV, radio, PDA, HP, IBM Corp., open source, notebook computer, CEO, Linux

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