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    Schwartz sees a beautiful future together for Linux and Sun's own Solaris -- and he wants Linus to bring the wine

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    Linus Torvalds released a new Linux kernel on Monday that supports features in IBM's Cell processor, includes Oracle software for clustered databases and improves how the open-source operating system runs on multiprocessor systems.

  • Linux lab hires lawyers for Torvalds

    The Open Source Development Lab will pay its law firm to represent Linus Torvalds, the Linux operating system founder and leader who last week was subpoenaed in connection with a US$3 billion suit against IBM.

  • Torvalds appears at Aust conference

    Linux.conf.au delegates can expect a high-profile surprise with the revelation that Linux pioneer Linus Torvalds is attending their conference in Perth this week.

  • Torvalds, Linux users unfazed by lawsuits

    The SCO Group's lawsuits against two Linux users this week sent ripples through the Linux universe, but not much in the way of fear.

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    General Public License governing heart of popular open-source OS is being updated to deal with patents, other issues. But it'll be a struggle.

  • Deploying Linux? Build your case first

    In the past, CIOs who understood the benefits of Linux faced an uphill battle convincing other executives brought up on Microsoft. Linux is now finding a home in the enterprise, though. Try these steps before suggesting a changeover.

  • Sun poised to take open-source Solaris step

    Sun Microsystems is about to take the next step in its plan to refurbish the reputation of its Solaris operating system in the eyes of a small but crucial group: programmers.

  • Asia's open source hangup

    One of the main draws and selling point of open source technology is its much celebrated developer ecosystem. But, according to an industry expert, this community spirit seems to be lacking in Asia.

  • Torvalds starts locking down next Linux

    Linux leader Linus Torvalds is moving development of the upcoming 2.6 kernel to a new phase.

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Reviews (2)

  • UnitedLinux won't tip Red Hat

    A move by four sellers of Linux to unite behind a single version of the operating system might help those allies--and boost Linux's popularity--but it isn't likely to dent the dominance of the top dog, Red Hat.

  • IBM's big thinker

    Executive Irving Wladawsky-Berger helped steer Big Blue to the Internet, Linux and open-source computing. His newest mission: grid computing.

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