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Assessing the risks of open source (ZDNet and META Group)

ZDNet has published a lengthy article, provided by META Group, on the risks of Open Source, especially as it concerns organizations who are using Java in their enterprise. "By 2003, the use of open-source software will become a standard part of all organizations utilizing Java, with a high number already using the Apache Web server (60 percent of active sites) and a significant group using open-source Java servers (14 percent)."

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The Toshiba Standoff (Linux Journal)

Adam Kosmin writes about the troubles he had trying to purchase a Toshiba laptop without paying for Microsoft Windows. "Eventually, I was told that I could not purchase the hardware without a copy of Microsoft's OS pre-installed and this stipulation was not open to negotiation. At this point, I realized that on some level my rights as a consumer were being violated."

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RMS: why open source needs Free Software's ideals (Register)

In response to an article written by SecurityFocus Online's Jon Lasser, The Register has posted an open letter from Richard Stallman, which contains at least one rebuttal, followed by a brief history lesson on Free Software.

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Companies

HP, Red Hat team on Linux workstation (News.com)

News.com reports on HP's new Itanium 2 based systems, which run a version of Red Hat Linux. "Red Hat had planned to release its Advanced Workstation product in the first half of 2003, but accelerated the schedule as part of an expanded alliance, said Mike Evans, vice president of business development at Red Hat. The alliance shows what companies can--and often will--do to push mainstream acceptance for new technologies."

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IBM retooling Linux for new servers (News.com)

News.com reports on IBM's efforts to bring Linux to its line of servers. "IBM will complete the next step in its embrace of the Linux operating system by early 2003 as the company improves how Linux runs on its pSeries servers. Big Blue currently supports Linux, a clone of the Unix operating system, on its xSeries Intel servers, its iSeries mid-range servers, its zSeries mainframes, and its pSeries servers that typically run IBM's AIX version of Unix. Right now, pSeries servers require AIX, but future models will run with just Linux."

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Red Hat, IBM push Advanced Server on eServers (Register)

The Register covers the recent collaboration between IBM and Red Hat. "Yesterday's deal seems to indicate that Red Hat is getting more enthusiastic about the eServer line from IBM, and the reason is probably that IBM is ponying up the cash to have Red Hat create the ports of Linux Advanced Server for the zSeries, pSeries, and iSeries machines. Neither IBM nor Red Hat disclosed any financial terms of the latest deal, which only covers Advanced Server as it runs on the eServer line."

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It's good news and bad on Red Hat earnings (Nando)

The Raleigh-based News and Observer has published a nice roundup of Red Hat's business lately, specifically addressing the success of the Advanced Server product. "The 8,000 units of Red Hat Advanced Server sold during the quarter exceeded internal forecasts..."

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Red Hat nullifies KDE, Gnome (Register)

The Register analyzes Red Hat's attempts to deal with the competing KDE and GNOME desktop environments. "Taylor doesn't beat about the bush. Providing two desktops with different brands and behavior is confusing and costs Red Hat an unnecessary amount of money, he writes. In the latest beta of RedHat Linux, the distro has replaced the KDE and Gnome branding with its own in-house look and feel."

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In suspense over Sun's upcoming desktop Linux boxes (Linux Journal)

The Linux Journal looks forward to Sun's upcoming Linux desktop announcements. "But there is a serious prevailing ethic here, and it's one where Sun may be ahead of the curve, and that's cost-cutting. The post-Enron world is all about severely bottom-line-oriented management and accounting practices, and it's a matter of time before IT honchos give Linux a second (more likely tenth or hundredth) look, and finally start making the obvious choices. But will they go for name-brand boxes?"

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Sun expands StarOffice giveaway (News.com)

News.com reports that Sun will be giving away copies of StarOffice to educational institutions. "Sun Microsystems will give away its StarOffice software to ministries of education in Europe and Africa, the company is expected to announce Tuesday, in an effort to undermine rival Microsoft. "Sun is committed to giving the global education community access to the StarOffice productivity suite at no cost," Kim Jones, vice president of global education and research, said in a statement. "

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Business

Open Source .NET supports Office challenge (Register)

The Register reports on KDE's support for project Mono. "KDE developers are working [on] two Mono-based projects. The first is a Mono-based script interface to KDE with planned bindings to Qt. These will allow different languages to be used when building KDE applications. A sub-project is also underway for a plug-in interface to Kate, the KDE advanced text editor. The project would enable developers to write Kate plug-ins, such as a browser, in Qt or a version of Microsoft's C Sharp written for in Mono for KDE called QtC Sharp."

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Interviews

Microsoft: All XML, all the time (News.com)

News.com interviews Microsoft's Jim Allchin, the topic of Linux came up:

"Q:What's your current assessment of Linux? Last time we spoke you said you were concerned. Any change?
A:I'm just as concerned. They are a very serious competitor. We think very hard about it.

Q:Can you be more specific, beyond it being a challenge? What will Microsoft do? You have China and Latin America embracing Linux quite openly.
A:There are a number of dimensions we think about. Their community is very, very good, and we're hard at work trying to follow that model. The exchange of source within a certain set of licenses, we've also learned from and we've done a lot today. Obviously...the way (Linux) work is done--I think about it in a more componentized way. I believe in integration because I believe it makes peoples' lives simpler. On the other hand, I consider componentization to be a great attribute from an engineering perspective. Then there are things I don't want to learn from them. It's very hard to innovate when you're in a decentralized mode."

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Resources

Embedded Linux Newsletter

The Linux Devices Embedded Linux Newsletter for Sept. 12, 2002 is out, with the latest embedded Linux news.

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Running MS Office under Linux (Linux Journal)

Linux Journal shows how to use CrossOver Office with Linux. "For many, making the move to Linux is an easy step. Based on the facts that Linux is fast, stable and of course, free, it's not difficult to see why so many folks are making the move away from the world of Windows. As Linux desktop converts, we do need to accept some limitations, at least in the office applications category. While there are very good open-source office applications and even full office suites, none of them are a complete replacement for, or are fully compatible with, Microsoft's office suite."

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Reviews

Does StarOffice shine for the enterprise? (ZDNet)

ZDNet reviews Star Office: "Although competition is welcomed, we believe corporate buyers will not find StarOffice to be a viable option and it will not have an impact on Microsoft Office's dominant position."

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Miscellaneous

UnitedLinux readies first public showing (ZDNet)

ZDNet covers the upcoming first public release of the UnitedLinux distribution. "The software is tailored for the enterprise, and as such its main competition will be Red Hat's Advanced Server; both are designed to downplay Linux's traditional do-it-yourself flexibility in favor of rock-solid stability. However, UnitedLinux will deliver more for the money than Advanced Server, promised Gregory Blapp, SuSE's vice president for international business and a member of UnitedLinux's board."

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Where the Jobs Are (Linux Journal)

The Linux Journal looks at the Linux employment situation. "An informal survey of employers, employment recruiters, contracting firms, universities and Linux pros shows that job hunters now find: stiffer requirements, a tighter market, leveled salaries, new job responsibilities and new thinking on certification."

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Penn State plugs into Dell cluster (News.com)

News.com reports on Penn State's new Dell cluster. " Penn State will use the new cluster, which currently has 80 nodes and will grow to 256, to carry out research in biology, chemistry, physics and meteorology. Each of the 80 nodes is a Dell PowerEdge server with dual Xeon processors from Intel and RedHat's Linux operating system."

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Fed cybersecurity initiative boosts TCPA (Register)

The Register examines the latest cyber security initiative from the White House. "On Wednesday a group of federal bureaucrats, business representatives and industry lobbyists will be rolling out a draft of the White House's new initiative to enlist the computing public in the task of defending cyberspace. Originally, the Feds had planned to roll out a final draft, but this has been delayed due to unresolved conflicts among the technology companies the scheme will be affecting."

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