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Solaris gets open-source update
July 30, 2003
Sun Microsystems releases an update to its Unix-based operating system that includes, for the first time, the GNOME open-source graphical interface.
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Red Hat's directory server set for release
June 1, 2005
Open-source version of program acquired from Netscape ups ante in rivalry with Microsoft, Novell and Sun.
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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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Sun makes room for Jxta
January 28, 2004
After spending three years seeding the market for Jxta, Sun has plans to use the open-source peer-to-peer software in its own server and desktop lines.
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Sun warms to open source for Solaris
June 2, 2004
The company continues its tilt toward the open-source world, as executives vow to open up the proprietary operating system. They stop short, however, when it comes to details.
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Sun CEO: Open source is our friend
February 11, 2004
Sun Microsystems may have been the last major server maker to embrace Linux, but CEO Scott McNealy argues that his company will benefit more from it than competitors.
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Jabber releases IM software for Windows
October 23, 2003
The company launches the first version of its server product geared to work on Windows to tap into a larger market.
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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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Sun extends olive branch to Red Hat
September 12, 2005
Sun Microsystems is being more accommodating toward Linux again, making room onstage for Red Hat at a server product launch.
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Sun expands open-source Java plan
August 15, 2006
Server and software company to release open-source components, open up Java for gadgets this year.
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Sun plans per-citizen price for server software
March 2, 2004
The company's top software executive says the program will help it sell its server and desktop software to governments.
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Sun to offer more free software
November 30, 2005
The company plans to give away Java Enterprise System, N1 management tools with its Solaris operating system.
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IBM backs Sun's Solaris, renews Java pact
June 27, 2005
Big Blue will create versions of its server software for Sun's operating system and will support Java for an additional 10 years.
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Red Hat exec takes Sun to task on open source
September 24, 2004
Michael Tiemann criticizes software rival Sun for its support of patents and for keeping Java proprietary.
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Sun's McNealy swings at rivals
June 29, 2004
The feisty CEO puts up his dukes in a speech that jabs at IBM, Red Hat, Microsoft and Congress.
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Sun launches open-source digital rights plan
August 22, 2005
Sun President Jonathan Schwartz announces a long-brewing project, called the Open Media Commons.
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Year in review: Wrench hits development world
January 8, 2005
Open source shook up the software development world as established companies and challengers sought to harness the collaborative development model.
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Year in review: The open-source effect spreads
December 20, 2005
Open source seeped into nearly every software category, leaving an indelible mark on how software is bought and sold.
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A smoother blend for Java
November 25, 2003
IBM and BEA collaborate on ways to ease technical differences in their Java lines. Also, software providers work on interoperability among competing development tools.
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Sun bets on free Java tool
November 13, 2003
Developers won't pay a penny for the next version of Java application server, set for release next week, says the company's top software executive in a presentation of Sun's software plans.
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