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OpenSuse 11.0 released

June 20, 2008 Latest version of the open-source operating system includes efforts to make installation easier and to improve sound management.(By David Meyer of ZDNet UK) TAGS: Novell OpenSuse, Linux, Novell Inc., management, open source, operating system

Open source everywhere

March 24, 2004 New Linux power Novell sets its sights on desktops and embedded computing. Also: IBM makes a $50 million bet on open source. TAGS: Novell Inc., open source, Linux, IBM Corp., server, operating system, PC

Linux fans ready to burn rubber

May 24, 2007 The open-source operating system makes headway with Windows stalwart Dell and gets set for a high-speed plug this weekend. TAGS: Novell Inc., GPL, Linux, open source, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Device support 'key' to desktop Linux

April 5, 2006 Hardware makers should do more to make devices compatible with the open-source OS, experts tell LinuxWorld attendees. TAGS: desktop Linux, Novell Inc., Open Source Development Labs, LinuxWorld, Linux, hardware maker, open-source community, open source, operating system

Novell taps open source for security

February 14, 2005 Company releases code to write programs for its eDirectory software and launches a security appliance based on its SuSE Linux OS. TAGS: Novell eDirectory, Novell Inc., Samba, open source, SuSE, Linux, SuSE Linux, security, security company, virus, programming, operating system, Microsoft Windows

LinuxWorld opens for business

August 9, 2007 Latest announcements at the open-source conference include Dell's decision to expand Linux PC sales to Europe, China. TAGS: LinuxWorld, Linux PC, Ubuntu, Linux, open source, Novell Inc., China, Lenovo, Europe, Oracle Corp., CEO, HP, operating system, database, Microsoft Corp.

IBM oils wheels for SuSE Linux

March 16, 2005 Makes it easier for developers to certify applications running on Novell's open-source OS and on Big Blue hardware. TAGS: SuSE Linux, SuSE, application company, IBM Corp., Red Hat Linux, Novell Inc., Linux, Red Hat Inc., open source, operating system

Novell sets sights on 'complete Linux desktop'

March 23, 2004 Taking a page from the Microsoft playbook, the software maker says the open-source operating system should be "widespread" on PCs within the next 12 months. TAGS: Novell Inc., Jack Messman, Linux desktop, Linus Torvalds, Linux, open source, Redmond, Unix, operating system, server, Microsoft Corp., conference, Microsoft Windows

Fresh fields for open source

March 17, 2004 roundup At an industry conference, Novell touts open-source advances and takes jabs at SCO. Also: Sun says no to making Java open source. TAGS: jab, Novell Inc., SCO Group Inc., open source, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, conference, Linux, IBM Corp., operating system, database

Microsoft makes Linux pact with Novell

November 2, 2006 Former software foes pledge to work together to help Windows world and Linux world interoperate. Video: Ballmer outlines Novell dealPhoto: Shaking hands on Linux TAGS: Novell Inc., SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, virtualization, Linux, Steve Ballmer, open source, enterprise server, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., operating system, server, CEO, Microsoft Windows, video

Microsoft and Novell's bridge to Linux

November 7, 2006 Longtime rivals make nice with a plan to help businesses use the open-source OS along with Windows. TAGS: Novell Inc., pact, Red Hat Inc., Linux, open source, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., software company, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, video

Free Software Foundation releases GPL 3

June 29, 2007 The new license adjusts to software industry changes but carries several new provisions. TAGS: GPL, GPL 3, GPL 2, GNU, Free Software Foundation, license, Linux kernel, foundation, provision, Richard Stallman, Novell Inc., open source, Unix, Linux, project, IBM Corp.

Novell brands its own open-source religion

May 9, 2006 To perk up revenue from open-source software, Novell readies an open-source identity-management package and desktop Linux suite. TAGS: Novell Inc., identity management, open source, open-source software, Novell NetWare, Linux, SuSE, IBM Corp., code, brand, project, server, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Novell beta mixes SuSE Linux, NetWare

December 27, 2004 Company starts test program for its Novell Open Enterprise Server, bringing NetWare services to SuSE Linux. TAGS: Novell NetWare, Novell Open Enterprise Server, Novell Inc., SuSE Linux, SuSE, enterprise server, Linux, beta, open source, server, operating system

'Customers are not afraid of Microsoft'

December 14, 2006 newsmaker Red Hat executive sees opportunities despite recent challenges to its position from Microsoft and Oracle. TAGS: Red Hat Inc., Novell Inc., JBoss, open-source community, open source, Oracle Corp., Fedora Project, Newsmaker, middleware, Linux, operating system, Microsoft Corp., CEO

Microsoft has OS patents; Linux has none

December 4, 2006 ActiveGrid's Peter Yared says the Microsoft-Novell deal creates competition and is ultimately good for customers. TAGS: patent, Novell Inc., open-source community, Linux kernel, open source, Linux, Sun Microsystems Inc., antitrust, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Novell spiffs up its desktop Linux software

October 6, 2004 Software maker has its eye on consumers who might be ready to make the switch from Windows. TAGS: Novell Inc., desktop Linux, Linux software, AMD Athlon 64, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Linux, open source, operating system, software company, Microsoft Windows

Novell touts Linux as force for innovation

April 20, 2004 Open-source software will provide a competitive kick in the pants--rather than a fatal stroke--to makers of proprietary applications, according to a Novell executive. TAGS: Novell Inc., Linux, SuSE, SuSE Linux, innovation, R&D, open-source software, open source, London, conference, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Open source's patent spat

November 23, 2004 roundup Linus Torvalds and other luminaries call EU patent proposal "deceptive, dangerous." Also: Eye on the big ticket. TAGS: Linus Torvalds, open source, Novell NetWare, Linux, European Union, Sun Solaris, Novell Inc., operating system, server, Microsoft Corp.

Novell plans major Linux OS update

March 18, 2004 The No. 2 Linux seller says it will begin selling a new version of its open-source operating system in May, revamped with a new core. TAGS: SuSE, kernel, Novell Inc., Linux, Red Hat Inc., Linux seller, SuSE Linux, open source, operating system, Microsoft Corp., battery, server, e-mail