- Tue Nov 4 2003 Novell to acquire SuSE Linux
Longtime Microsoft foe Novell signs an agreement to acquire SuSE Linux for $210 million in cash, while IBM will make a $50 million investment in Novell. - Tue Jan 20 2004 SCO sues Novell over copyright claims
update The Linux adversary escalates its dispute with Novell over ownership of the Unix operating system. - Tue Oct 22 2002 Commentary: Microsoft opens up
With a test version of Office 11, the software maker takes a huge risk by giving up control of file formats and data feeds. The move could lead to a new era of competition.
- Fri Aug 8 2003 It's a LinuxWorld
IT managers and developers gather at LinuxWorld in San Francisco to learn more about the open-source operating system that's gaining momentum but also faces legal threats from SCO Group.
- Tue Oct 22 2002 Lotus founder preps Outlook alternative
Mitch Kapor is heading a project to build a free, open-source equivalent of Microsoft's ubiquitous e-mail, calendaring and contacts application.
- Tue Mar 13 2001 Eazel lays off more than half its staff
The company that is trying to make Linux as consumer-friendly as the Macintosh lays off 40 of about 75 employees amid a drive to secure more funding.
- Sun Jan 28 2001 Red Hat partners with Eazel for online services
The well-established Linux company joins the newcomer in uniting their online services, one of a host of partnerships emerging in the open-source market.
- Tue Aug 5 2003 Bargain hunters moving to Linux
Software management and acquisition costs can be slashed by switching to open-source software, according to IBM executives and Linux customers at the LinuxWorld conference in San Francisco.
- Wed Jan 21 2004 Novell advocates open source
The Linux convert proclaims its strong support for open-source programming--but made the case for a pragmatic approach that blends in its own proprietary applications.
- Tue Oct 12 2004 Novell vows patent defense of open source
Software maker says it will defend customers' open-source packages as vigorously as it would defend its own products.


