At VMworld this week in Las Vegas, troubled virtualization company VMware has been tipping its hat on where it stands with regard to threats from open source virtualization and other proprietary players. As we've written before, open source virtualization and virtualization found for free under the hood in operating systems represent serious problems for VMware's proprietary business model.
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HP developing own home OS to avoid Windows?
HP is exploring development of its own Linux variant designed just for the home, according to insiders speaking with BusinessWeek.
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How to setup an intranet with free open source software
Even the smallest business or organization can benefit from an intranet. Information, documents, communication and more can be centralized in one web-based environment- accessible from anywhere, by anyone within the organization.
Read more »Survey Says: Ubuntu Server Gaining Momentum
Conventional wisdom says Ubuntu’s popularity is limited to desktop PCs and laptops. However, a reader survey by Works With U reveals that nearly 80 percent of organizations running Ubuntu depend on at least one production Ubuntu server. Here’s the scoop.v
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ZoooS takes OpenOffice.org, other desktop apps to Web
ZoooS not afraid to go up against Microsoft Office in the office document collaboration space.
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Rising costs prompt Naukri to go for Linux
Job portal Naukri has availed the benefits of Open Source, according to its Chief Information Officer, Vibhore Sharma.
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The Evolution of Virtualization: Qumranet joins Red Hat.
Red Hat today announced the acquisition of Qumranet, Inc. The acquisition includes Qumranet's virtualization solutions, including its KVM (Kernel Virtual Machine) platform and SolidICE offering, a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), which together present a comprehensive virtualization platform for enterprise customers.
Read more »Novell: Desktop Linux Paves Way to Lenovo Server Deal
Novell is losing money in the desktop Linux market, but those desktop deals are driving big wins in the server arena, according to Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer John Dragoon. A case in point: Novell’s desktop Linux relationship with Lenovo — the big PC maker — will extend to servers this September, confirms Dragoon.
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Ubuntu Server vs. Windows Small Business Server: Looming Showdown?
Some small businesses and start-ups are standardizing on Ubuntu Server Edition because it’s a low-cost alternative to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 and 2008. The VAR Guy wonders: Could a bigger trend be coming? Will hundreds — or thousands — of small businesses make the move to Ubuntu Server Edition?
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Advertising Firm Standardizes On Ubuntu Linux Servers, Desktops
Advertising and marketing agencies have been loyal to the Apple Macintosh for more than two decades. But Yooter InterActive Marketing Agency is breaking from tradition and standardizing on Ubuntu Server Edition and Ubuntu Desktop Edition, Works With U has learned. Here are the details.
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About the openSUSE Board and the Elections
As you have probably already read, the openSUSE Election Committee has taken over and finalized a process and page about the upcoming openSUSE Board Elections. These are drawn on the preliminary work of the current Board and the community itself, through the mailing-list discussions and IRC meetings held in the past months.
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Analysts fail on open source
Industry analysts can play a valuable role. But their shortcomings are particularly evident in their coverage of open source software. And, apart from analysts, what viable alternative information sources exist?
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Boycottnovell.com Not Interested In Solving Problems
C.J. Collier, long-time Free Software supporter, explores BoycottNovell's desire to help facilitate positive change in the way proprietary and Free Software companies do business.
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10 open source companies to watch
With the Open Source Conference (OSCon) and IDG's LinuxWorld show in the rearview mirror of 2008, it is clear that open source is no longer just a trendy conversation.
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