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Open source: A nonproprietary world
September 13, 2003
Open-source software has underlying source code that may be freely seen, changed and redistributed--in sharp contrast with proprietary software from companies such as Microsoft or Oracle.
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Novell plugs open source, dings SCO
March 16, 2004
A Novell executive says the intellectual property foundations of open-source software are sound. "Sorry, Darl," he says in a jab at SCO chief Darl McBride.
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KDE flaws put Linux, Unix systems at risk
January 20, 2006
Critical vulnerability in open-source software bundle could allow a remote attacker to commandeer a vulnerable system.
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At Microsoft, the yin and yang of Linux
August 12, 2005
What goes on in Redmond's Linux and Open Source Software Lab? Chief Bill Hilf is the one to ask. Photos: Microsoft's Linux lab
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Will Linux remain true to its roots?
August 30, 2003
Experts at Wharton examine whether the open-source operating system can truly remain open while simultaneously gaining acceptance in the corporate marketplace.
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Moving to Linux may not save money--yet
April 5, 2004
New research from The Yankee Group shows that wholesale migration to Linux software could cost some companies more than an upgrade to their Unix or Windows systems.
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Year in review: Linux on the hot seat
December 16, 2004
SCO fell out of the limelight, but its legal actions triggered efforts to wrestle with open-source intellectual-property issues.
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Samba servers vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks
September 14, 2004
Patches released for flaws in software package that lets Windows files and printers be shared by Unix and Linux systems.
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Survey: Linux programmers yawn at SCO
March 1, 2004
A new study finds that 73 percent of Linux programmers believe the SCO Group's legal attacks on the open-source operating system lack merit. Respondents also weighed in on other Linux issues.
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Insurance firm to offer open-source seminars
March 31, 2004
Open Source Risk Management hopes to educate companies on legal issues of using or contributing to Linux and similarly shared software.
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Group sees Linux users unfazed by SCO suits
February 10, 2004
Linux customers are unlikely to be deterred by legal threats from the SCO Group, even while the outcome of its legal battle with Novell remains undecided, according to the OSDL.
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Asian trio in deal to replace Windows
September 2, 2003
The governments of China, Korea and Japan are reportedly closer to signing a deal to codevelop an open-source replacement for Microsoft's Windows operating system.
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Red Hat offers software warranty
January 20, 2004
In response to SCO Group's legal action against Linux, Red Hat is offering new legal protection that guarantees the company will replace any code found to infringe copyrights.
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Wind River, Red Hat team on embedded Linux
February 23, 2004
A major force in software embedded in devices such as cell phones, Wind River signs a deal with leading Linux seller Red Hat to jointly develop a version of the open-source software.
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IBM pledges no patent attacks against Linux
August 4, 2004
update Big Blue's book of patents won't be used to bludgeon the open-source software.
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Sun wrestles with open-source Java
July 2, 2004
An open-source approach could strengthen Sun's software. But Sun is moving cautiously.
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Getting the most out of open source
March 13, 2004
Knowledge@Wharton takes up the question of how open an open-source operating system can be and still survive in the commercial world.
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Open-source firm offers to protect customers from lawsuits
October 17, 2006
Software seller OpenLogic says it will indemnify buyers against legal action connected with its open-source products.
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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.
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Start-up launches Linux legal protection
April 19, 2004
Open Source Risk Management will sell insurance against Linux-related copyright infringement suits starting Monday, though an analyst says the firm probably won't be overrun with clients.
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