Open approach to business, software

Former VA Linux exec brings open-source philosophy to hospital software. Plus: Novell offers a bundle, and Lloyd's of London eyes open source.

Linux entrepreneur tries again

Larry Augustin presided over the spectacular boom and bust of computer maker VA Linux Systems. Now he's back, with software.
August 16, 2005

Novell bundles collaboration server, Linux

Company is offering free version of Suse Linux Enterprise Server with its latest GroupWise collaboration server.
August 16, 2005

Lloyd's may offer open-source indemnity

Lloyd's of London is expected to underwrite insurance to protect open-source users from intellectual property infringement claims.
August 15, 2005

HBO enlists Firefox for series promotion

Television cable channel HBO designs a downloadable "skin" for the Web browser in the custom theme of its upcoming series "Rome."
August 15, 2005

previous coverage

At Microsoft, the yin and yang of Linux

What goes on in Redmond's Linux and Open Source Software Lab? Chief Bill Hilf is the one to ask.
August 12, 2005

Debian start-up seeks new funding

Progeny, which is aiming to commercialize the Debian version of Linux, is looking to "accelerate our growth," co-founder says.
August 12, 2005

Open season at Linux show

roundup Red Hat says it will fund programmers' efforts to defang the threat presented by software patents. Also: Database start-ups bet on open source.
August 11, 2005