In a change of heart, Novell has ceased distributing proprietary software modules such as 3D video drivers that plug into the Linux kernel.
Intel on Wednesday released open-source software intended to give Linux full-fledged 3D graphics support and to give the chipmaker an advantage over rivals ATI Technologies and Nvidia.
Efforts to bring glitzy new graphics to Linux are fuelling an old conflict: Does proprietary software belong in open-source Linux?
A major revamp of the General Public Licence is scheduled for public release next week, a move that's expected to kick off a long and vocal debate over the key foundation of open-source programming.
A new guide designed to help federal government agencies evaluate open-source products alongside their proprietary rivals is due to be completed and distributed by September, officials told ZDNet Australia today.
Company president Jonathan Schwartz has ordered an open-source makeover. Can it put Sun back on the right course after continuous periods of revenue decline?
Industry watchers claim Sun Microsystems is playing a dangerous game with its decision to position Solaris as open source -- a move which will see it go head to head with Linux.
Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik sees potential for open source in overseas markets, but obstacles include Microsoft.
A new guide designed to help federal government agencies evaluate open-source products alongside their proprietary rivals is due to be completed and distributed by September, officials told ZDNet Australia today.
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