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NetFlash: SCO Linux licensee has second thoughts on deal

Opinion
Mar 26, 20043 mins
Networking

The first publicly announced buyer of a SCO Linux intellectual property license is now publicly announcing its buyer’s remorse. Everyones Internet has gotten so much grief from Linux advocates that the company actually achieved the opposite of what it set out to do – to put customers’ minds at ease. SCO Linux licensee has second thoughts on deal http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0326scolinux.html?net

The first publicly announced buyer of a SCO Linux intellectual property license is now publicly announcing its buyer’s remorse. Everyones Internet has gotten so much grief from Linux advocates that the company actually achieved the opposite of what it set out to do – to put customers’ minds at ease.

SCO Linux licensee has second thoughts on deal

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0326scolinux.html?net

Intel, Alcatel team up on WiMax

The wireless revolution has only just begun, my friends. Wireless is itching to go to a whole new level through WiMax technology, which promises to send data both at high speeds and over long distances. Find out how Intel and Alcatel intend to help make it happen.

https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/0325intelalcat.html?net

ADC buys network infrastructure concern for $350 million

As part of its efforts to build out its network infrastructure business, ADC Telecommunications will purchase the Krone communications division of GenTek for approximately $350 million, the companies announced Thursday.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0325adcbuys.html?net

U.S. lawmakers question EU Microsoft decision

Ten members of the U.S. House International Relations Committee are questioning the European Commission’s decision Wednesday to fine Microsoft $613 million for anti-competitive practices, saying the U.S. has sufficiently addressed Microsoft anti-trust issues.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0325msquestion.html?net

Today at “Layer 8”

As the week comes to a close, Layer 8 looks at everyday citizens turning into investigative reporters, kids chasing antelope in Wyoming, an interesting take-off on The Bachelor, and whether people like more in e-mail or on the phone (from the perspective of someone in the oldest profession). Finally, don’t forget to enter this week’s caption contest by 8 p.m. EST (6 p.m. MST). The winner gets some excellent Fusion bling. Get all this and more at:

https://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net

This week’s top 5 stories so far:

1. MCI service rollouts hit variety of snags

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0322mcilate.html?net

2. Cisco gives Catalyst a 10G jolt

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0322cisco10g.html?net

3. Feature: Spam-busters

https://www.nwfusion.com/research/2004/0322spam.html?net

4. Yahoo, Hotmail vulnerable to security flaw

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0323yahooflaw.html?net

5. Microsoft’s delivery of patch tools slips again

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0322patch.html?net