For all the hoopla surrounding the open-source operating system, businesses aren't flocking to adopt it in the near future, Goldman Sachs says. Also: New tools on tap.
Got Linux? Many companies say no
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The renegade operating system is among the lowest spending priorities for Fortune 100 companies, according a Goldman Sachs report.
November 7, 2001
VA releases proprietary software version
VA Linux Systems announces a new version of the SourceForge collaborative programming software, the centerpiece of its survival strategy.
November 6, 2001
New Linux tool boosts security
A small Australian company develops a security auditing system for Linux, beating much larger organizations to the punch.
November 6, 2001
IBM makes $40 million open-source offer
The Eclipse group will offer some of IBM's programming tools to help developers create applications for e-businesses and Web services.
November 5, 2001
Commentary: Linux's murky prospects
Gartner says the system software can sometimes mean considerable cost savings, but significant questions remain about its future.
November 1, 2001