Novell is buying back debt, so what's the trap ?
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HP Servers and Ubuntu: Reading Between the Lines
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You can't be half-pregnant. And Hewlett-Packard can't be half-committed to Ubuntu Server Edition. Over the next few months, I think you'll see HP make a far more comprehensive commitment to Canonical's Linux server strategy. Here's why.
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The Best Free Software For Your Business
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Small businesses should think twice before paying for software from traditional vendors like Microsoft. There is a ton of good software in the open source and Software as a Service (SaaS) world that is avaliable for free. This article reviews some of the best free software avaliable right now.
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Linux Foundation Takes Training Online
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In March, the ever-innovating Linux Foundation announced a new program aimed at bringing the brains behind Linux together with developers-to-be in order to supply the increasing need for Linux talent. Now the program is going online, with the first two courses set to call roll by mid-month.
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IBM’s Cloud Will Feature Ubuntu
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When IBM announces its Smart Business cloud computing strategy on June 16, Canonical's Ubuntu Linux distribution will be along for the ride. The news represents IBM's latest vote of confidence in Ubuntu, amid growing evidence that Canonical and Ubuntu are finding a home in cloud computing. Here's the scoop.
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Companies still concerned about open source security? Really?
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Really? Did I wake up this morning only to find that Dr. Emmett Brown successfully teleported me “Back to the Future” with his Delorean? Or are the majority of people polled by Forrester that clueless and is Forrester that irresponsible?
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Linux Surge Looms as Threat to Microsoft
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In an already tough IT environment, and with Windows 7 garnering buzz, Microsoft(MSFT Quote) may have to sleep with one eye open.One bright spot in an otherwise dampened earnings report showed that Novell's(NOVL Quote) revenue related to its Linux open-source platform -- a chief rival to Windows -- was up 25.5% to $36.6 million from the same quarter a year ago.
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Novell sees 25 per cent growth in Linux sales
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Novell has reported a year-on-year fall in second-quarter revenue, but a small rise in profit as a result of a 25 per cent growth in Linux product sales.
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Open-source software firms are flourishing, but are also becoming less distinctive
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MANY technology firms are floundering amid the recession. But many of the ones that offer services tied to open-source software—free programs written by volunteers who collaborate online—are boasting double-digit growth. Sales at Red Hat, the world’s biggest independent open-source firm with annual revenues of $653m, grew by 18% year-on-year in the first quarter.
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The Next Step Forward: When Will GNU/Linux Have REAL Commercial support?
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Over the past four years, I've seen GNU/Linux grow and mature in ways most people just wouldn't have expected. However, there is a bit of a shortcoming: while distributions constantly get easier to install, remix, and redistrubute, there are only a handful of providers that even support GNU/Linux as an option.
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Free Help for Implementing FOSS in the Enterprise
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It used to be a given that free enterprise software came with a price tag for the technical support necessary to implement and maintain it. However, the FOSS community has expanded to the point that a vast array of free resources are available for help with just about any conceivable project or problem. Many companies are finding they don't have to purchase costly support contracts.
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openSUSE sets the record straight on Appstore
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Reports this week about a Novell-developed “app store” have raised a lot of interest, and a bit of confusion. Let me clarify.
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Microsoft and Novell Still Bosom Buddies
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In November of 2006, Microsoft rocked the Linux world by signing a landmark patent and interoperability agreement with Novell. According to the two partners, it's an agreement that today, two and half years later is still paying off, even during the current recession.
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Mandriva get into the cloud backup business
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Mandriva, the Linux vendor, has announced "Click'n'Backup", its own web based backup system. The service, reminiscent of the recently launched Canonical's Ubuntu One, includes online secure storage space and a backup and restore tool. Unlike Ubuntu One, the backup and restore tools are available for non-Mandriva Linux systems, Windows and Mac OS X.
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IBM Launches Smart Cube i and Linux Appliances in the U.S.
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After close to two years of development and preliminary marketing in India, IBM's Smart Cube application appliances went on sale last Tuesday in its home market in the United States, moving one step closer to a worldwide launch.
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