Open Source

Open source is bad for vendors

(via this post).  Here's a look at Open Source from a different perspective.  From the article: I chaired an interesting meeting the other day. It was me against senior executives of Cisco, Agilent Technologies and Novell. The subject was: Do enterprise users really want open source? Are you

Linux

Sun hopes for Linux-like Solaris

Looks like Ian is already making a difference at Sun.  From the article: In an effort to spur adoption of Solaris, Sun Microsystems has begun a project code-named Indiana to try to give its operating system some of the trappings of Linux. The project is one of the items on

Google

Red Hat to build 'Global Desktop'

Quite a bit of news coming out of the Red Hat Summit.  I really would have liked to attend this, but somehow the date slipped by me.  Hopefully next year.  One of the major announcements made was 'Global Desktop'.  From the article: Red Hat is preparing to release

Linux

Novell confirms that patent deal gave it access to Microsoft IP

Matthew Aslett has some more information from Novell on the patent agreement with Microsoft.  From the article: Last week I noted that a new explanation had emerged as to why Novell entered into its patent agreement with Microsoft: because Novell engineers “required sanctioned access to Microsoft’s code in order

Linux

2 LQ Updates: Save 20% on CrossOver Office, Take the LQ survey

2 quick (unrelated) LQ updates: For a short time (end of May) you can save a full 20% on both CrossOver Linux Standard and CrossOver Linux Professional, while helping LQ in the process.  Use the code LQCO20 when placing your CrossOver Office order and the discount will be automatically applied.

Linux

Forrester: Open Source is everywhere, and increasingly used for mission-critical applications

(via Matt).  Forrester has released a report on the increasing adoption of Open Source in the enterprise.   While this will likely not come as a surprise to many of you reading this blog, the PDF does contain some interesting and worthwhile information.  It's not only that adoption is

Microsoft

State Open-Source Bills Get Microsoft's Attention

(via Stephe)  The WSJ has an article up (also at MarketWatch) about Microsoft's battle with State governments over ODF adoption.  Stephe digs into the Microsoft site to see what their opinion was in the past.  From the WSJ article: The impetus for the Texas bill was similar to

IBM

MySQL AB and IBM Announce Open Source Database Support for the IBM System i Platform

Some pretty big news from IBM and MySQL AB at the recent MySQL Conference & Expo 2007 (which I unfortunately had to miss this year, but do plan on attending next year).  From the press release: MySQL AB and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a joint technology and reseller agreement

Linux

Dell to Offer Ubuntu 7.04

It's Official.  In response to the Idea Storm feedback, Dell will be offering desktop Linux.  There are not a lot of details available yet, but this isn't the "Linux on any model" option we're looking for yet.  It may be a good

Linux

IT 360 and LinuxWorld Canada

I'll be attending the IT 360 and LinuxWorld Canada expo in Toronto tomorrow.  If you'll be there and would like to connect, drop me a line and we can work out the details.  LQ is once again a sponsor for the event.  Information on how to

Adobe

Adobe to Open Source Flex

In my opinion, Adobe is near the top of the list of mainly proprietary companies that could most benefit from opening up.  Their vision for RIA is compelling, but a key to platform success is ubiquity and in this day and age that's really hard to reach without

FSF

Eben Moglen Steps Down From Free Software Foundation

(Via an InformationWeek article)  It looks like Eben Moglen has stepped down from the FSF.  From the article: The Free Software Foundation has lost one of its best-known leaders. Board member Eben Moglen announced this week that he is stepping down from the board and his position as general counsel

Linux

Linux and Open Source Conference Discount Codes

I'm just booking some upcoming conference travel (in this case OSBC).  As you may know, LQ is a sponsor of quite a few fantastic Linux and Open Source conferences.  As a result of that, we're able to offer you some discounts.  Here's a partial

Linux

Microsoft's other Linux patent deals

It looks like the Novell Patent deal isn't the only one Microsoft is pursuing.  From a recent CBR post: While Microsoft's patent covenant deal with Novell has grabbed all the headlines, it is not the (only) patent deal Microsoft has done recently regarding Linux and open

LinuxQuestions.org

What Brand Means

While I think part of the recent turnaround at Sun has to so with their increased acceptance of both Open Source and the Open Source philosophy, a lot has to do with attitude like this.  I like getting reminders like that post from Jonathan every once and a while. The

Firefox

Michael Dell Uses Ubuntu and Firefox

I was surprised to see that Michael Dell Officially uses both Ubuntu and Firefox on his home laptop.  Not surprised that he uses it, mind you...just surprised that it's so authoritatively posted.  Great to see! --jeremy

Google

Microsoft Urges Review of Google-DoubleClick Deal

It's amazing how quickly things change sometimes.  Microsoft, the consummate anti-trust defendee, is now asking for help from antitrust authorities.  From the NYT article: Microsoft, a veteran defendant of epic antitrust battles in the United States and Europe, is urging regulators to consider scuttling Google’s plan to

GPL

Open Source Business Models: a Taxonomy of Open Source Firms' business models

If you're looking into starting a commercial Open Source company, here's an in-depth look at the various current business models. Within the context of the FLOSSMETRICS project we are performing a study on the business models adopted by companies that are leveraging FLOSS source code, and

Linux

Thinking Past Platforms: the Next Challenge for Linux

Doc Searls recently posted his last SuitWatch.  It'll be sad not to see the email every other Wednesday, but the reasoning does make sense.  The form and flow of a text email newsletter really aren't congruent with Docs strengths.  It's good to hear that

FSF

GPLv3, Linux and GPLv2 Compatibility

Allison continues her fantastic coverage of the GPLv3 process in this post. A third possibility is that the Linux kernel developers will decide that it's not worth the hassle and just accept the GPLv3. I suspect that this is what the FSF is hoping will happen. Depending on

DRM

Note to content owners: DRM doesn’t work

Mark Shuttleworth recently posted about some of the follies of DRM.  I've said in the past that I think it's possible for DRM to have a place, but when it gets in the way of the consumer it's just stupid.  When people can'

Open Source

Open Source and Business

In dealing with Open Source in the business world, it's amazing how often I run into statements like "we don't use Open Source because we need a supported product" or "isn't all Open Source no cost" or "yeah, but

Linux

The LQ Radio Interview Series Returns

I'm happy to announce that the LQ Radio Interview has finally returned.  I'd like to thank Ilan and Orv of SCALE for being guests on the show.  We covered a good amount of ground in 30 minutes.  We used Gizmo to do the show and overall

Linux

Unbreakable Linux: The untold story

Mike Olson, vice president of Embedded Technologies at Oracle, recently posted an interesting entry on his blog about Unbreakable Linux (via Matt).  The article details why RHEL was chosen and how Oracle contributes to Linux.  Keep in mind that Mike works for Oracle, but via the Sleepycat aquisition.  He knows

GPL

Open source expert speaks out on GPLv3

If you're following the GPLv3 draft process (previous coverage) here's an extremely informative post by Mark Radcliffe.  From the post: Mark Radcliffe joins us this week to give his expert opinion on the latest draft of GPLv3. Mark is a friend and one of the industry&