Linux Compatible - General (Page 40)

Federal IT departments outgrow Unix

General 8068 Published 2004-03-13 05:30 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Many agencies are now considering a Unix to Linux migration in never ending quest to slash costs

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MySQL addresses open-source license problem

General 8068 Published 2004-03-13 05:28 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Then open-source database company takes a step to mend a rift in the open-source world by updating a licensing provision that had broken a close tie between the MySQL database and another software package.

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Napster uses IBM/Linux technology for music delivery

General 8068 Published 2004-03-10 08:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Super Peer application optimizes network and computing infrastructure

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SCO's failing case against IBM

General 8068 Published 2004-03-09 07:52 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Open-source advocate Bruce Perens says SCO will need more than fancy footwork to pull off its argument in the Linux code dispute.

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Study: Open-source databases going mainstream

General 8068 Published 2004-03-08 16:36 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Following Linux's footsteps, open-source databases are moving toward mainstream use and threatening proprietary software alternatives, a new survey says.

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Linux digital camera compatibility is no longer an issue

General 8068 Published 2004-03-05 11:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

NewsForge has published an article on Linux digital camera compatibility

CA blasts SCO, disputes Linux license claim

General 8068 Published 2004-03-05 09:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Computer Associates Inc. on Thursday blasted The SCO Group Inc. for harassing Linux users and misrepresenting the terms of a software licensing arrangement between the two companies that protected CA from a potential SCO lawsuit.

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IBM, Sun to meet over open source Java

General 8068 Published 2004-03-05 09:37 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Representatives from IBM Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc. will meet in a week to 10 days time to discuss IBM's proposal for creating an open source version of Sun's Java technology, an IBM executive said Thursday.

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'Invisible ink' may reveal SCO's thoughts

General 8068 Published 2004-03-04 15:26 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The SCO Group filed lawsuits this week against DaimlerChrysler and AutoZone, but the Unix seller's attorneys also had prepared a complaint against Bank of America, according to a document.

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Macromedia to test Linux support

General 8068 Published 2004-03-04 15:17 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The software maker will soon begin tweaking its development tools to run on Linux PCs, a Macromedia executive tells programmers at an annual conference.

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Lindows routes OS over file-sharing networks

General 8068 Published 2004-03-04 15:17 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The company takes a peer-to-peer approach with its open-source operating system, and marks down the price to boot.

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A short education for users of OSS

General 8068 Published 2004-03-04 15:15 by Philipp Esselbach 0

GUILinux has posted a new editorial: A short education for users of OSS

CA named as SCO licensee

General 8068 Published 2004-03-04 10:16 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Software giant Computer Associates Inc. has licensed The SCO Group Inc.'s Intellectual Property License for Linux, SCO Chief Financial Officer Bob Bench confirmed on Wednesday.

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IBM ordered to provide SCO with code, documents

General 8068 Published 2004-03-04 03:48 by Philipp Esselbach 0

SCO must also provide further details of its case against Big Blue

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SCO posts $2.3 million loss

General 8068 Published 2004-03-04 03:48 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Revenues from SCOsource initiative dry up

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SCO takes fight to Linux users

General 8068 Published 2004-03-04 03:47 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The company, which claims that parts of Unix have been illegally put into Linux, files its first lawsuits, against AutoZone and DaimlerChrysler. Plus: Judge orders SCO to show more code.

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Torvalds, Linux users unfazed by SCO suits

General 8068 Published 2004-03-04 03:47 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The SCO Group's lawsuits against two Linux users this week sends ripples through the Linux universe, but not much in the way of fear.

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SCO suits target two big Linux users

General 8068 Published 2004-03-03 15:01 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The software company is targeting lawsuits against car parts retailer AutoZone and automaker DaimlerChrysler, claiming that they violated SCO's copyrights by using Linux.

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SCO delays Linux user lawsuit announcement

General 8068 Published 2004-03-03 03:01 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Unix specialist plans to begin legal action against Linux users Tuesday--likely two separate companies--but an announcement of the names won't come until Wednesday, the company says.

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Seeking 'certainty,' CEO signs SCO Linux license

General 8068 Published 2004-03-02 03:17 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The chief of Web site hosting company EV1Servers.net says it was important "to remove uncertainty and deliver stability and reliability to customers." But he also says the company is seeing some negative publicity.

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