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Linux Foundation Workgroup Tackles Federal Mandate for Next-Generation Internet Protocol

Submitted by k4tz on Thu, 11/27/2008 - 13:01

Linux Foundation Workgroup Tackles Federal Mandate for Next-Generation Internet Protocol

Collaborative effort helps Linux “distros” obtain IPv6 certification

SAN FRANCISCO – November 24, 2008 – The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced that its IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) Workgroup has enabled the major Linux “distros” to meet the U.S. Federal Government’s Department of Defense (DOD) mandate and certification requirements for this next generation Internet protocol.

The Virtualization Battle: News from Sun, Novell and Microsoft - and Red Hat joins in

Submitted by k4tz on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 11:00

Sep 11, 2008

The battle in the virtualization market enters a new phase: Sun Microsystems released new versions of its virtualization software Sun xVM. And a few days ago Red Hat announced its takeover of Qumranet, makers of the virtualizer KVM. Meanwhile Microsoft and Novell are teaming up to counter with their own Microsoft Hyper-V and Suse Linux Enterprise Server offerings.

Lenovo, Novell: Death of Desktop Linux Greatly Exaggerated

Submitted by k4tz on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 11:11

Source: http://www.thevarguy.com/2008/09/09/lenovo-novell-death-of-desktop-linux...

Lenovo and Novell next week are set to announce joint work on Lenovo’s new Think servers. However, the Linux faithful are distracted this week by reports that Lenovo has stopped selling SUSE Linux on certain PCs. Now, both Lenovo and Novell are weighing in with responses.

The controversy started when DesktopLinux.com noticed that online buyers could no longer purchase Lenovo ThinkPads with Novell’s SUSE Linux preloaded.

Microsoft, Novell Making Virtualization Moves At VMworld

Submitted by k4tz on Tue, 09/09/2008 - 11:53

Source: http://www.thevarguy.com/2008/09/08/microsoft-novell-making-virtualizati...

The VAR Guy is hearing rumblings from Novell about potential virtualization news at this week’s Microsoft GetVirtualNow event or the upcoming VMworld, scheduled for Sept. 15-18 in Las Vegas. The news will likely involve bi-directional virtualization efforts with Microsoft, according to our resident blogger. Here’s the scoop.

Novell: Desktop Linux Paves Way to Lenovo Server Deal

Submitted by k4tz on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 11:02

Source: http://www.thevarguy.com/2008/09/03/novell-desktop-linux-paves-way-to-lenovo-server-deal/

Novell is losing money in the desktop Linux market, but those desktop deals are driving big wins in the server arena, according to Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer John Dragoon. A case in point: Novell’s desktop Linux relationship with Lenovo — the big PC maker — will extend to servers this September, confirms Dragoon.

Novell SUSE Linux Scores At Big Retailer

Submitted by k4tz on Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:51

Source: http://www.thevarguy.com/2008/09/01/novell-suse-linux-scores-at-big-reta...

It’s another small step for consumer Linux, and another giant win for Novell SUSE Linux. The VAR Guy was strolling through his local BJs Wholesale Club over the holiday weekend, when he spotted a Hewlett-Packard 2133 Mini-Note PC (pictured) with Novell SUSE Linux preloaded. Sweet … but not perfect. Here’s why.

First, the good news: BJs is a massive retailer that generated $2.65 billion in sales during its most recent quarter. It’s a powerful company that influences consumer spending, especially when it comes to impulse electronics purchases.

Ubuntu Server Edition: Gaining Momentum?

Submitted by k4tz on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 10:46

Source: http://www.thevarguy.com/2008/08/27/ubuntu-server-edition-gaining-momentum/

The next time somebody tells you Ubuntu Linux is just for the desktop, check out Egressive Limited, a solutions provider in New Zealand that’s gaining traction in the Ubuntu Server market. In fact, all of Egressive’s support customers now have Ubuntu servers at the center of their networks, and Egressive uses Ubuntu exclusively as the company’s hosting system. Is this part of a bigger “hidden” trend? The VAR Guy sure seems to think so. Here’s why.

Five Ways Novell Should Spend Microsoft’s Money

Submitted by k4tz on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 08:32

Source: http://www.thevarguy.com/2008/08/21/five-ways-novell-should-spend-micros...

Microsoft is sending another $100 million toward Novell as part of an ongoing Windows-SUSE Linux relationship. Here are five things Novell should do with that dough.

5. Pay Top Dollar for a Channel Chief: Novell is seeking a new channel chief to replace Pat Bernard and head up the company’s partner program. The VAR Guy hopes Novell raids a top channel organization (Cisco Systems and Microsoft itself come to mind) to find that new hire.

Microsoft, Novell Expand Interoperability Partnership

Submitted by k4tz on Thu, 08/21/2008 - 11:53

Source: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/Microsoft-Novell-Expand-I...

Microsoft and Novell expand their interoperability partnership with Microsoft buying up to $100 million in SUSE Linux certificates. The partnership helps enable SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Windows Server to work together in the datacenter. Moreover, the companies will continue to work collaboratively on virtualization, systems management, directory and identity federation, document format compatibility, accessibility technology, and the Moonlight multimedia framework.

Microsoft-Free PC: Where’s Sun?

Submitted by k4tz on Wed, 08/13/2008 - 10:42

Source: http://www.workswithu.com/2008/08/11/microsoft-free-pc-wheres-sun/

When IBM got cozy with Canonical, Novell and Red Hat to announce the Microsoft-Free PC initiative, at least one closely related company missed the party: Sun Microsystems, the original advocate of OpenOffice. I’m starting to wonder if IBM’s Lotus Symphony efforts are starting to eclipse Sun’s own office suite efforts.

Open source fans know Sun launched the OpenOffice.org project in 2000 and continues to contribute significantly as a community member. IBM, meanwhile, is promoting its Lotus Symphony suite — based on OpenOffice code — as a key component of the Microsoft-Free PC initiative.