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Linux Viewpoint: Sun Shows Its True Colors, Says Groklaw's "PJ"

If you are still in doubt as to Sun's plans for the future, particularly its relationship with Open Source and the GPL, you will find an eWeek interview with Jonathan Schwartz helpful. Here's part of what he said: "Should we license technology from Microsoft, it would clearly advance the interests, for example, of the Java Desktop System, and if that's running on Linux, then that obviously helps the underlying Linux community as well as the overall growth and viability of open-source technology. "Just remember, ....RealPlayer's not open-source, but its availability certainly enhances the value of our Java Desktop System. "There is work done in the open-source community to advance StarOffice, but certainly Sun stands behind and indemnifies StarOffice. To the extent that we license protocols from Microsoft, we would be including them in StarOffice-and not obviously dist... (more)

Novell First to Promote Global Open Source Development in China Through openSUSE Project

BEIJING, LinuxWorld 2005, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novell today launched a dedicated Chinese language site for openSUSE*, the open source project for the Novell SUSE(TM) Linux distribution announced August 9, 2005. OpenSUSE will be the only fully localized project for a global Linux* distribution in China. OpenSUSE.org.cn will provide the active Chinese and Asian Linux development community a full-featured, easy to use gateway into the global open source community. As a result, the openSUSE project will benefit from Chinese and Asian developer contributions, improving SUSE Linux for users worldwide. "Novell is committed to building a bridge between skilled programmers in China and Asia and the broader global open source community," said Dr. Sen Ming Chang, managing director, Asia, and vice president, Asia Pacific, of Novell. "No other global Linux vendor i... (more)

Novell Simplifies Server Migration to Linux

SAN FRANCISCO, (LinuxWorld Conference & Expo), Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Novell today announced the availability of an enhanced Novell(R) Open Enterprise Server featuring performance advances and improved migration capabilities that simplify moving the enterprise to Linux*. Open Enterprise Server now makes it even easier for NetWare(R) and Windows* customers to move key workgroup services like file and print to Linux, all at once or gradually. As a result, customers benefit from an open, flexible and cost-effective migration to Linux, including cost savings from efficient hardware use and the flexibility to deploy open source technologies. "We're constantly looking for ways to reduce our total cost of ownership and bring us a big return on our investment, and Novell's huge commitment to the whole Linux environment, from workstation to enterprise server, has been like ... (more)

Novell Expands Worldwide Availability of Linux with the Launch of the openSUSE Project

SAN FRANCISCO, (LinuxWorld Conference & Expo), Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Novell today announced the creation of the openSUSE(TM) project, a new initiative sponsored by Novell aimed at promoting the adoption of Linux* worldwide. Hosted at http://opensuse.org/ , the project provides free and easy access to the world's most usable Linux distribution, SUSE(TM) Linux. The project also opens the development process for SUSE Linux by giving developers in the open source community access to the review, testing and development of the SUSE Linux distribution. Community participation begins this week, with the first beta release of SUSE Linux 10.0. As a result, developers around the world will be able to contribute to future versions. "It is clear that Linux is growing in use both as a desktop and as a server operating environment," said Dan Kusnetzky, IDC vice president for syste... (more)

GNOME 2.12 Desktop and Developer Platform Released

BOSTON, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The GNOME Foundation today released the latest version of the GNOME Desktop and Developer Platform, the leading desktop for Linux and Unix operating systems. Version 2.12 improves the usability and power of GNOME in response to user feedback and developer contributions, and includes thousands of changes which refine the easiest and friendliest free software desktop. In keeping with GNOME's "users first" philosophy, GNOME makes stable releases every six months. This allows developers and distributors to plan their GNOME-based products with confidence. As a result, distributions such as Fedora, SUSE, and Ubuntu will include GNOME 2.12 in the next release of their products, providing GNOME 2.12 to millions of users. Key features of GNOME 2.12 for users: * An updated default theme. * Easier file management. * Intuitive clipboard behaviour... (more)

OSDL Targets Next-Generation Handsets With Mobile Linux Initiative

BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the adoption of Linux(R), today announced the formation of a new working group, the Mobile Linux Initiative (MLI), focused on accelerating the adoption of Linux in the rapidly-growing mobile market. OSDL is creating MLI in response to input from its membership and the growing global demand for Linux-based mobile platform requirements. Research firm Ovum reports that worldwide mobile phone sales grew 31 percent in 2004 and that more than 2.8 billion phones are expected to be in use by 2009. As the mobile market continues to explode, handset manufacturers are increasingly turning to Linux as a strategic platform to deliver more capable mobile devices, increase flexibility, speed time-to-market, and lower costs. "Linux provides mobile device m... (more)

The Linux Standard Base Achieves ISO Approval as International Standard

BOSTON, MA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/01/05 -- At the Open Source Business Conference, the Free Standards Group, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing and promoting open source software standards, and the Linux Standard Base (LSB) workgroup announced that the LSB has achieved unanimous official approval as an ISO standard - an important milestone signifying the maturity and scope of both the LSB and the Linux operating system. The LSB was approved as a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) by ISO/IEC (the International Standardization Organization and the International Electrotechnical Commission), pre-eminent international standard-setting organizations whose standards are frequently referenced by many governments and transnational organizations such as the WTO. The ISO standard will be published as International Standard 23360. "ISO approval is an imp... (more)

Novell and Red Hat Take Top Sponsorships at 4th Annual Desktop Linux Summit

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Desktop Linux Summit today announced that Linux industry giants Novell and Red Hat have signed on as platinum sponsors for the show, which is the only event to focus exclusively on Linux and open source software for the desktop. In its fourth year, the Summit will be held April 24-25, 2006 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego, California. Early bird registration is now open for attendees at http://www.desktoplinuxsummit.com/. The Desktop Linux Summit exhibit hall will feature key companies driving the future of Linux and open source, including Novell, Red Hat, HP, Linspire, Trolltech, Via Technologies, Revelation Software, desktop migration agent provider Alacos, and FarStone, a company that specializes in optimizing system recovery and performance. The Desktop Linux Summit also provides a forum for new companies... (more)

SGI Receives SAP Certification for Altix Line of Open-Source Linux Servers

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With Linux gaining momentum as the open-source solution worldwide, enterprises relying on SAP(R) solutions now have a compelling new option for implementing flexible IT infrastructures. Today Silicon Graphics announced that SAP solutions are now certified, supported and available on the award-winning SGI(R) Altix(R) server platform for Linux(R) environments. The certification means that both new and existing SAP customers can leverage the same scalable and high-throughput SGI(R) servers already adopted by many of the world's leading automakers, energy giants, pharmaceutical companies, and manufacturers. With Altix driving their Linux enterprise infrastructures, SAP customers can more easily and affordably consolidate their resources to reduce ownership costs. Meanwhile, new customers now have a proven, scalabl... (more)

Oracle's Industry Leading Cluster File System Endorsed by Linux Community

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building on the company's long-term commitment to the Linux and open source community, Oracle today announced that its enterprise-class cluster file system has been accepted into the mainline Linux kernel. As the first cluster file system to be distributed with the Linux kernel, Oracle(R) Cluster File System 2 (OCFS Release 2) provides users with an open source alternative to proprietary cluster file systems. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020718/ORCLLOGO ) "This is a vital contribution to the open source community," said Andrew Morton, Linux 2.6 kernel maintainer. "The endorsement of OCFS 2 by the Linux community represents a significant milestone for Oracle and demonstrates how Oracle's continued contributions are driving adoption of open source technologies." By distributing OCFS Release 2 t... (more)