Don’t be too surprised if you receive an invoice for software you thought was free. The SCO Group is “researching” which companies are using Linux and where – in preparation for charging those companies for using the operating system. While some experts say that paying anything right now would be “foolish,” there are users out there who would rather just pay for the license and stop worrying about it. Meanwhile, you still don’t get to see SCO’s supposed proof unless you sign a non-disclosure agreement. SCO readies invoices for Linux customers http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0904scoinvoice.html?net Get Network World’s Linux newsletter: http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/linux/index.html?netDon’t be too surprised if you receive an invoice for software you thought was free. The SCO Group is “researching” which companies are using Linux and where – in preparation for charging those companies for using the operating system. While some experts say that paying anything right now would be “foolish,” there are users out there who would rather just pay for the license and stop worrying about it. Meanwhile, you still don’t get to see SCO’s supposed proof unless you sign a non-disclosure agreement.SCO readies invoices for Linux customershttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0904scoinvoice.html?net Get Network World’s Linux newsletter:https://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/linux/index.html?net Modest recovery on the way for IT spendingAccording to a recent survey, IT spending will increase 3.5% next year. Survey respondents also indicated they’re more optimistic now than they were at the beginning of the year. Are these early signs of a larger recovery?https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0904sgcowen.html?netGovernment agencies wary of offshore outsourcingSome government agencies in the U.S. hope to outsource certain IT functions to private vendors in the coming years, but they have concerns about the political fallout if outsourced jobs were to go overseas, and in some cases don’t know enough about their IT assets to make an informed decision on what to outsource.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0904goveragenc.html?net HP to grid-enable all systems, offers grid servicesHP reiterated its broad commitment to grid computing on Thursday, saying it would add grid capabilities to all of its systems over the next two to three years.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0904hpgrid.html?netThis week’s top 5 stories so far: 1. Microsoft to revamp patch management softwarehttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0901mspatch.html?net2. Netgear router quirk perturbs collegehttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0901wisconsin.html?net3. Microsoft’s VoIP server could shake IP PBX markethttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0901voip.html?net4. Compliance with security and privacy regulations falls on IT departmentshttps://www.nwfusion.com/research/2003/0901regs.html?net5. Microsoft posts beta of installer linked to patch mgmt. overhaulhttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0829mspatch.html?net Related content news DRAM prices slide as the semiconductor industry starts to decline TSMC is reported to be cutting production runs on its mature process nodes as a glut of older chips in the market is putting downward pricing pressure on DDR4. By Sam Reynolds Nov 29, 2023 3 mins Flash Storage Technology Industry news analysis Cisco, AWS strengthen ties between cloud-management products Combining insights from Cisco ThousandEyes and AWS into a single view can dramatically reduce problem identification and resolution time, the vendors say. By Michael Cooney Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Network Management Software Cloud Computing opinion Is anything useful happening in network management? Enterprises see the potential for AI to benefit network management, but progress so far is limited by AI’s ability to work with company-specific network data and the range of devices that AI can see. By Tom Nolle Nov 28, 2023 7 mins Generative AI Network Management Software brandpost Sponsored by HPE Aruba Networking SASE, security, and the future of enterprise networks By Adam Foss, VicePresident Pre-sales Consulting, HPE Aruba Networking Nov 28, 2023 4 mins SASE Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe