An open-source rival to a Microsoft identity tool has been in limbo for months, awaiting the software giant's go-ahead on certain patent-related issues.
Steve Ballmer has reissued Microsoft's patent threat against Linux, warning open-source vendors that they must respect his company's intellectual property.
The federal welfare agency has contracted Novell to provide identity management software for its nationwide network.
Novell chief executive, Jack Messman, intends to resurrect the company by featuring a combination of its still-vaunted technology and an army of consultants. But does he have enough time to realise his vision?
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Graphics chipmakers ATI Technologies and Nvidia announced on Thursday new notebook products that include some out-of-the-ordinary features.
The growing popularity of Linux will force Microsoft to bring its software to the Unix clone starting in late 2004, a research firm has predicted in a study that Microsoft promptly disputed.
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