Linux companies beef up services

 

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Linuxcare and Andover.Net ink services deals, while Corel tackles a security hole in its version of the open source operating system.

Andover.Net reports loss The loss of $15.7 million includes charges associated with making an initial public offering. Linuxcare in Compaq alliance for services The Linux company expands its reach with a new deal to help provide technical support to Compaq Computer business partners. Andover.Net to acquire Linux services firm The company that operates Web sites for the technical community agrees to acquire QuestionExchange to boost its Linux services. Corel hurries to fix Linux security hole The company is working to patch a bug with its version of Linux that could let unauthorized users gain access to machines running Corel Linux.