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Sun opens some Java source code

News The company plans to share a modest chunk of code, an experimental user interface called Project Looking Glass.

Monday, June 28 2004 01:49 PM

Sun's Linux PC cheaper, McNealy says

News The CEO discloses that Sun will sell both hardware and software for Linux-based "purple box" desktops that will compete with Windows machines in niche areas.

Thursday, September 19 2002 09:53 AM

SuSE launches Linux for business PCs

News The software maker introduces a version of Linux aimed at enterprise customers, hoping to move the open-source software beyond servers and low-cost PCs.

Tuesday, June 10 2003 08:34 AM

Five reasons not to fear a US$200 Linux PC

News A rash of supremely affordable PCs preloaded with Linux has hit mainstream retail stores. And trying one is not as risky a proposition as you might think.

Friday, January 25 2008 08:43 AM

Tags: Linux, Linux desktop OS, Personal Computers

Novell inks deals for IBM servers, HP PCs

News IBM has made a move to tighten technology partnership with Novell while Hewlett-Packard is expanding its own Novell relationship with a push into desktop computers.

Thursday, March 25 2004 10:22 AM

Macromedia to test Linux support

News The software maker will soon begin tweaking its development tools to run on Linux PCs, a Macromedia executive tells programmers at an annual conference.

Friday, March 05 2004 09:41 AM

Tags: Personal Computers, Linux

Red Hat releases new hobbyist Linux

News The company rolls out its newest Linux product, Fedora Core 2, a free version designed for enthusiasts and developers who want to try out newer features.

Wednesday, May 19 2004 11:31 AM

Tags: Linux

Linux guide designed for developing nations

News The manual is intended to increase open-source usage among the 800 IT projects sponsored by the United Nations.

Wednesday, August 25 2004 10:48 AM

Tags: Linux, Open source

Beware of wolves in agnostic's clothing

News Being an open source proponent is more fun than ever, says free software guru Bruce Perens. The best open source publicity stems from Microsoft's attempts to discredit it.

Friday, June 15 2001 12:37 PM

Plugging the Linux holes

News The open-source operating system has yet to attract significant attention from makers of major desktop applications, such as Adobe Systems, Macromedia or Intuit, maker of the popular Quicken personal finance program.

Tuesday, May 04 2004 09:20 AM

Tags: Linux, Business applications, Open source