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Can Novell's Linux business stand on its own?: Can Novell's Linux business stand on its own?Additional things to considerI totally agree that Novell's fortunes in Linux is rising. There's more demand for Suse products. Just look at the job boards and see how the number of positions requiring Suse expertise has jumped.Suse is making inroads into...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Novell Inc., SuSE, Novell OpenSuse, Linux, Novell Linux; Discussion threads 2007-08-30
Can Novell's Linux business stand on its own?: Novell's partnership with Microsoft to resell SUSE has drawn fire from many quarters, but in the end the deal appears to have delivered the desired effect: Jump start Novell as a Linux player. That theory seems to be the takeaway today following Novell's third quarter results. Novell...; Tags: Novell Inc., Linux, Novell Linux, Microsoft Corp., Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-08-30
Let's explore the unintended consequences of the Microsoft-novell linux agreement: Let's explore the unintended consequences of the Microsoft-Novell Linux agreementNews ???The overall coverage of this agreement has been very-very-very skewed and this article is just another example. If you really look at this without preconceived eyes the simple fact is that this is a huge win for the open source...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Novell Linux, MSFT, agreement, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Novell Inc.; Discussion threads 2006-11-22
Let's explore the unintended consequences of the Microsoft-novell linux agreement: Remember when AOL thought they were doing the worlds researchers a big favor and made a boat-load of online user behavior data openly available? Remember the unintended consequences?It became fairly easy to link-up user preference data with some actual identifiable users. Users were upset, AOL looked pretty goofy, and they...; Tags: Open Source, Software Infrastructure, Government, Vista, Linux, Microsoft, Windows, IBM, SaaS, Sun Microsystems, Virtualization, Red Hat, Intellectual Property, Patents, .NET, GPL, Oracle; Blog posts 2006-11-22
novell linux Point of Service: This white paper describes how the Linux operating system is well suited to address the challenges and opportunities nowadays retailers face. It demonstrates how Novell Linux Point of Service, a retail-optimized Linux platform, helps retailers reduce costs by using an open and flexible solution that decreases complexity and enhances store...; Tags: Novell Inc., Retail Company, Novell Linux, Linux, Retail, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software; White papers 2006-04-01

Ten Reasons to Choose novell linux over Microsoft Windows: Download this Novell white paper for a concise list of the top ten reasons for choosing SUSE Linux from Novell over Microsoft Windows. From improving network security and reliability to realizing significant savings on hardware and licensing, the top 10 business benefits you stand to gain by deploying SUSE Linux...; Tags: Novell Inc., Window, Novell Linux, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Construction, Software; White papers 2005-06-01
novell linux Desktop 9 Powered by SUSE LINUX and Sun Java Desktop: The Linux operating system is known for stability and reliability but has traditionally been used as a server - not on the desktop. Today, however, Linux desktop deployments are on the rise. Because they offer an intuitive and feature-rich GUI and a wealth of fully functional applications, Linux desktops can...; Tags: Novell Inc., Linux Desktop, Sun Java Desktop, Sun Microsystems Inc., Novell Linux, Sun Java, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Linux, Open Source, Desktops, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; White papers 2005-04-08
novell linux Small Business Suite: Novell Linux Small Business Suite is a reliable, secure suite of products that allows small businesses to capitalize on the value of Linux with cost savings, flexibility and manageability. Small businesses benefit from a dependable solution without worrying about the underlying technology, so they can focus on what matters most...; Tags: Novell Inc., Novell Linux, Small Business, Novell Linux Small Business Suite, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software; White papers 2005-03-08
Novell's Linux makeover: Novell's Linux makeoverThey need to dump the SUSE name and the uuuugly colors.And focus on Gnome for the US market. They should of course continue to sell SUSE Linux with KDE in Europe.Also, they could dump YAST, and the stupid name, and nobody would mind. I repeat NOBODY.Imagine if all...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Novell Linux, SuSE, Linux, Novell Inc., YaST, KDE, GNOME, Red Hat Inc.; Discussion threads 2005-02-16
Novell's Linux strategy worries some customers: Novell's Linux strategy worries some customersArticle is incorrectCheck this from the UK site.http://www.zdnet.co.uk/talkback/?PROCESS=show&ID=20034991&AT=39185531-39020384t-10000007cand this.http://www.zdnet.co.uk/talkback/?PROCESS=show&ID=20034997&AT=39185531-39020384t-10000007cWhoever wrote this is dead wrong...about Groupwise that is. Groupwise is already available to run on Linux. I have been to every Linux bootcamp Novell has offered. This question always comes up.The answer: ...; Tags: E-mail clients, E-mail servers, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Groupware, Linux Client, strategy, Novell Inc., Linux, Novell GroupWise, Novell Linux strategy, Novell Linux; Discussion threads 2005-01-28
novell linux update service to go "live" in a couple of days: For a column that I'm working on regarding desktop Linux, I just got some interesting details on the recently announced Novell Linux Desktop NLD that I thought I'd share. NLD is a $50 soup-to-nuts desktop offering that includes the operating sytem and a bunch of productivity and communications applications --...; Tags: Novell Inc., Novell Linux, desktop, Novell Linux Desktop; Blog posts 2004-11-12
Dell plays price card with novell linux: Dell plays price card with Novell LinuxSuch a deal175.00 for full support? Sounds low doesn't it?You get what you pay for...For $175 a year you are probably getting very poor support I would imagine. I have my MCSE's on the phone all day with Dell to perform mission crticial...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Novell Linux, Novell Inc., Dell Computer Corp., Linux, SuSE, Steve Jobs; Discussion threads 2004-10-27
Centralized monitoring of Windows, Novell, LINUX and UNIX servers: One of the biggest difficulties in monitoring a wide range of network servers and computers is the necessity of handling several different programs, each with its own user interface and features. This can be eliminated by a central network monitoring solution from ActiveXperts Software.; Tags: Novell Inc., Linux, Network, Unix Server, Novell Linux, Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Networking, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware; White papers 2004-08-23
Industry cheers Novell's Linux buy: Industry cheers Novell's Linux buyM$ is spreading FUD againEven on the death bed M$ is spreading venom.But not for long.Brilliant moves made by the Linux community are taking the tool on M$.sun who?[i]"The fact is, Novell/SuSE Linux is different from Red Hat. With the extensions these guys put on there,...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, industry, Red Hat Inc., Linux, Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Unix, RedHat 8.0, XENIX, Oracle8i, Novell Linux, Novell Inc.; Discussion threads 2003-11-06
novell linux FREE evaluation downloads: Try Nterprise Linux Services and SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8.; Tags: Novell Inc., Novell Linux, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Open Source, Linux, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Software downloads
How to Sell novell linux Small Business Suite 9: Novell Linux Small Business Suite is a reliable, secure suite of products that allow small businesses to capitalize on the value of Linux including cost-savings, flexibility, manageability, and open source applications. This webcast will help you to learn how you can provide your small business customers this dependable solution, along...; Tags: Novell Inc., Novell Linux, Small Business, Novell Linux Small Business Suite, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software; Webcasts

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How to ... install Ubuntu 8.04 on a USB flash drive: From the Hardware 2.0 mailbag: Can you install Ubuntu on a USB flash drive? Yes, yes you can. Here's what you need: Ubuntu 8.04 Live CD USB flash drive (4GB+) If you don't have an Ubuntu 8.04 Live CD then...; Tags: Ubuntu, USB Flash Drive, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-16
Moonlight, the Silverlight for Linux project, releases first public version: Miguel de Icaza has announced that that the first public sourcecode release of Moonlight CNET articleis now available. This version of Moonlight is based on Silverlight 1.0 and not the Silverlight 2 beta that is out now from Microsoft. It's also not Moonlight 1.0 as it seemed early on. According...; Tags: Microsoft Silverlight, Linux, UNIX, Web Browsers, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Internet, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2008-05-16
XP meets XO: Will Linux get an equal shot?: Updated: The One Laptop Per Child program will put XP on its XO laptop and children in the developing world will have a choice between Windows and Linux. On the surface, a little choice isn't going to kill anybody. In fact, choice is good. And if some...; Tags: Laptop Computer, One Laptop Per Child Project, XO, XP Screen, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-16
Putting the XP into the OLPC: So, Microsoft has managed to get in on the OLPC bandwagon and put XP in front of millions of eyeballs in the developing world. But is this move about the children's education, or it is about recruiting more Windows users. What's important to note is that Microsoft...; Tags: Team, One Laptop Per Child Project, Team Management, Microsoft Windows XP, Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-16