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Sun looks to jolt interest in Java
May 12, 2007
With its JavaOne conference under way, Sun aims to capitalize on the growing interest in so-called rich Internet applications.
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Microsoft delays virtualization beta debut
April 12, 2007
Viridian beta slips into second half of 2007, but final product still is on original schedule.
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Microsoft: Linux may mean price cuts, fewer sales
September 3, 2004
SEC filing shows just how much open source is worrying the software giant.
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Samba steps up Linux/Windows connection
September 25, 2003
The open-source development team releases an update to its Samba software for connecting Windows desktop PCs with Linux or Unix servers.
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Japan gives OK to Sun desktop suite
November 10, 2004
Economics and trade ministry to consider company's open-source desktop suite for future bids.
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French parliament dumping Windows for Linux
November 27, 2006
Study by technology services company convinces the National Assembly that the switch will be cost-effective.
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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.
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SuSE Linux upgrades Exchange competitor
October 22, 2003
The company releases an update to its Openexchange Server software, with features intended to make it a more effective alternative to Microsoft's Exchange Server for e-mail and calendar functions.
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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.
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Novell snaps up Linux company Ximian
August 4, 2003
The networking software maker accelerates its Linux push with the acquisition and pledges its commitment to Ximian's high-profile, open-source projects.
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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.
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Novell to release enhanced Linux in fall
August 6, 2004
Upcoming release to fuse Novell technology with that acquired from Ximian and SuSE Linux.
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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.
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BEA transforms mobile apps with Alchemy
May 26, 2004
The server software and tools maker aims to simplify the creation of mobile Web applications that have the same rich graphical user interface as desktop applications.
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XML
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Microsoft Corp.
Ubuntu carves niche in Linux landscape
September 30, 2005
Less than two years into its development, a new version of Linux is generating considerable excitement.
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Jeff Waugh
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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.
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