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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. TAGS: SCO Group Inc., GNU, Unix, Linux, open-source software, open source, source code, intellectual property, GPL, attorney, Red Hat Inc., IBM Corp., Oracle Corp., server, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: SCO Group Inc., Novell Inc., open-source software, Unix, vice chairman, Linux, intellectual property, open source, IBM Corp.

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. TAGS: KDE, Unix system, attacker, Unix, flaw, vulnerability, open-source software, Linux, Web browser

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 TAGS: Linux, Redmond, lab, open-source software, Unix, open source, Microsoft Corp., server, IBM Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: SCO Group Inc., Linux, root, Unix, IBM Corp., open source, open-source software, Red Hat Inc., operating system, developer, server

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. TAGS: Linux, Unix, survey, open-source software, open source, information technology, Microsoft Corp., security, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: SCO Group Inc., open-source software, Linux, GPL, Red Hat Inc., Novell Inc., intellectual property, IBM Corp., Unix, open source, Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., Firefox, Java, Web browser, server

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. TAGS: Samba, SAMBA Server, denial of service, Linux system, flaw, Unix, open-source software, Linux, open source, printer, server, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Linux programmer, SCO Group Inc., survey, Linux, programmer, IBM Corp., Unix, open source, Novell Inc., intellectual property, Red Hat Inc., open-source software, programming, operating system

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. TAGS: Open Source Risk Management, insurance, SCO Group Inc., Unix, open source, Linux, Novell Inc., IBM Corp., open-source software

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. TAGS: SCO Group Inc., Open Source Development Labs, Novell Inc., Linux, legal battle, Unix, license, claim, IBM Corp., threat, battle, open-source software, open source, operating system

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. TAGS: Japan, Linux, Korea, SCO Group Inc., Unix, open source, data center, government, operating system, open-source software, China, server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., database, security

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. TAGS: Red Hat Inc., SCO Group Inc., Linux, defense, programmer, IBM Corp., open-source software, Unix, open source, operating system

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. TAGS: Wind River Systems Inc., embedded Linux, Wind River VxWorks, Red Hat Inc., Linux, open-source software, specialist, Linux seller, consumer electronics, intellectual property, Unix, open source, cell phone, Microsoft Corp., server

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. TAGS: Open Source Risk Management, Linux, patent, IBM Corp., SCO Group Inc., open source, HP, open-source software, Unix, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Sleepycat Software Inc., SCO Group Inc., open source, Linux, open-source software, Unix, operating system, IBM Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: SCO Group Inc., open-source software, legal action, open source, enterprise, lawsuit, IBM Corp., intellectual property, code, Unix, London, Linux

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, Trend Micro Inc., open source, Linux, vulnerability, distribution, patch management, Red Hat Inc., antivirus company, security, open-source software, Unix, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Open Source Risk Management, legal protection, SCO Group Inc., Linux, Stephen O'Grady, protection, Unix, insurance, open-source community, open source, start-up, open-source software, IBM Corp.
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