LinuxWorld unmasks open-source's inner world

New alliances and products are being unveiled from computing giants and Linux start-ups alike at this week's LinuxWorld trade show.

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CNET News staff

Jan. 2, 2002 4:43 p.m. PT

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While investors may have lost some of their zeal for Linux this year, the open-source phenomenon marches forward. New alliances and products are being unveiled from computing giants and Linux start-ups alike at this week's LinuxWorld trade show.

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