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IDC: Linux server shipments shrink as enterprises consolidate, virtualize data centers 03/07/07
Linux server revenue grew slightly in the fourth quarter of 2006, according to the latest research from IDC. But while overall Linux usage is growing, the number of physical Linux servers being shipped to enterprises may be suffering.
Kernel space: KVM on the fast track – LinuxWorld, 03/06/07
A new virtualization technology beat Xen into the kernel, but requires the latest generation of processors to run.
Mozilla issues fix for Firefox, SeaMonkey flaw – LinuxWorld, 03/06/07
The Mozilla Foundation has published a fix for a “critical” JavaScript vulnerability in the Firefox browser and the SeaMonkey application suite.
Oracle ups involvement in Eclipse, open sources TopLink – LinuxWorld, 03/06/07
Oracle is making the whole of its TopLink Java persistence framework freely available as part of the vendor’s increased involvement in the open-source development tools Eclipse Foundation community, the company announced Tuesday.
Security expert cracks RFID chip in U.K. passport – LinuxWorld, 03/06/07
A security expert has cracked one of the U.K.’s new biometric passports, which the British government hopes will cut down on cross-border crime and illegal immigration.
Too late to discredit open source, advocates say – LinuxWorld, 03/06/07
Advocates and users of free and open source software (FOSS) technology believe that it is too late for any form of crusade to discredit FOSS as it is already widely used.
Review: How we tested IMB Linux server – LinuxWorld, 03/05/07
We ran three tests to focus on the three main subsystems of the server — CPU performance, network adapter performance and stack I/O performance.
Linux blade clustering start-up gets $3 million investment – LinuxWorld, 03/05/07
Linux clustering start-up Terascala is generating interest among investors, as the Massachusetts-based company recently received a $3 million in first-round venture capital funding.
Is the IEEE standards process broken? – LinuxWorld, 03/05/07
High-stakes, vendor hanky-panky and rudderless, bloated committees are pushing some working groups off track. Is there a better way?
Review: IBM System p5 510Q Express server stands up strong – LinuxWorld, 03/05/07
The IBM System p5 510Q Express is the company’s newest entry-level p-system series server. But don’t let the entry-level tag turn you off.
Novell ships translator for OpenXML as fruit of Microsoft partnership – LinuxWorld, 03/05/07
Amid the simmering debate over open file formats, Novell has released a translator that lets users open and save Microsoft’s OpenXML files in versions of the OpenOffice.org word processing program.
Partners prompt Oracle’s multicore price change – LinuxWorld, 03/05/07
In response to requests from some of its distribution partners, Oracle has changed the licensing pricing for some of its lower-end multicore servers in order to be more competitive with database rival Microsoft.
SugarCRM aims for Euro expansion with Dublin office – LinuxWorld, 03/05/07
SugarCRM, an open source CRM vendor, has opened a new office in Dublin to help extend its European presence.
Oracle purchase of Hyperion may lead to more acquisitions of BI vendors – LinuxWorld, 03/02/07
Analysts expect Oracle’s purchase of business intelligence software vendor Hyperion Solutions will lead to more takeovers in this space, with Business Objects and Cognos the most likely targets of companies looking to expand through acquisition.
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LinuxWorld Community, 03/07/07
Matt Asay wrote, “In our case, we were brought into the evaluation process through a free download. While the other vendors talked about their product, this company actually used our product. Result: we won.” We look at the new sales process for software and how it’s changing sales teams, customer buying habits, and the media.
