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Linux company SuSE will have to temporarily stop distributing copies of its software in Germany, following legal action on Tuesday.
German Linux company SuSE settled a trademark suit on Wednesday over the name "Krayon," allowing it to resume shipments of its boxed products in Germany, the company said in a statement.
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The German Linux distributor has built many new features into its latest software, but has left out StarOffice 6.0 because of new licensing terms from Sun.
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Linux seller Red Hat has announced its first version of the open-source operating system for desktop computers, taking direct aim at Microsoft. Additional reading: Open Source Resource Centre
The German Linux distributor has built many new features into its latest software, but has left out StarOffice 6.0 because of new licensing terms from Sun.
Linux Expo: With version 1.0 of its server software on the way, the unified Linux group is also contemplating a desktop rollout. It may also bring in new members.
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