In a change of heart, Novell has ceased distributing proprietary software modules such as 3D video drivers that plug into the Linux kernel.
RealNetworks will release open-source software this year that will let Linux computers play Windows Media files.
Outspoken chief executive officer Larry Ellison believes the company needs its own operating system to match the competition, and has admitted he considered buying Suse Linux owner, Novell.
Red Hat released its Fedora Core 5 version of Linux on Monday, giving enthusiasts new graphics and virtualisation abilities, as well as some desktop utilities based on a software framework from Microsoft.
The number of schools in New Zealand using open source software is likely to increase following a deal with Novell.
Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures.
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