Linux Online - News from May 23, 2005

News from May 23, 2005

HP makes strides with laptop Linux, May 23, 2005

By partnering with Ubuntu, HP has made a direct contribution to Linux hardware from which Linux users everywhere benefit.

Apple, Microsoft sign death warrant for open-source, May 23, 2005

European Parliament member Michel Rocard wants to protect open-source software by limiting the scope of patent protection. He argues that coding essential for interoperation needs only copyright protection, writes Reuters.

Sun lashes out at open source J2SE, May 23, 2005

Sun Microsystems has expressed "serious doubts" about the usefulness of the latest Apache Foundation project to create an open source implementation of the Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE).

IBM, Gluecode deal seen as boon to SMB developers, May 23, 2005

Analysts say IBM's purchase of Gluecode Software is proof that Big Blue is taking its open source strategy into a new phase and seeking to better define the value of open source by filling in blank spots among tools and applications.

The Penguin Replies And How!, May 23, 2005

In response to the recent Rob Enderele interview , Con Zymaris CEO of Cybersource Pty. Ltd. clears the air on the much-debated, highly publicised 'Microsoft vs Linux' war in an exclusive with CXOtoday.com

Microsoft Urged to Settle Antitrust Case, May 23, 2005

The European Union has given Microsoft Corp. until the end of the month to show progress toward complying with terms of the decision in a landmark antitrust case or face punitive sanctions, an EU official said Monday.

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