The list of hardware compatible with Oracle's Linux distribution continues to grow, with the software maker certifying six new configurations this week.
Novell's CEO on Monday in the US issued a letter to the open-source community disputing Microsoft's contention that Linux infringes on Microsoft patents.
Following some frosty responses to Microsoft's controversial patent deal with Novell last year, the software maker has begun a more aggressive attempt to persuade open-source software companies to license its know-how.
Red Hat moved quickly on Friday to pour cold water on Microsoft's partnership with Novell.
After weeks of Linux-baiting, the folks at SCO Group finally managed to light Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik's famously short fuse.
General Public License governing heart of popular open-source OS is being updated to deal with patents, other issues. But it'll be a struggle.
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.
MySQL chief Marten Mickos discusses software patents, Oracle, making money with open source and why his company is the Ikea of the database world.
Purchase of a company with close ties to open-source rival MySQL has people wondering about the database giant's motives.
The software company has made a big show about opening up its APIs, but has it really changed its stance towards open source?
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