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(When) Will Linux Pass Apple On The Desktop?
Posted By Adam Beecher - 17:34, 24 June 2003
"A column posted today on Slate ponders projections that Linux PCs will pass Apple in desktop market share next year. Will Linux do to OS X what it already has done to Tru64, Irix, HP/UX, AIX and Solaris and emerge as the only viable competitor to Windows on the desktop?"
Linux servers outsold Unix boxes in 2002
Posted By Adam Beecher - 17:33, 24 June 2003
A REPORT said that the biggest manufacturers of servers kept their old positions but the good news for the people that make the chips is that the market showed clear signs of growth.
Novell dives into Linux market
Posted By Adam Beecher - 17:30, 24 June 2003
For months, enterprise software maker Novell has made moves which have added up to increasing support for customers running the Linux open source operating system on their servers. On Tuesday, the company went into the Linux market whole-hog, with the launch of Nterprise Linux Services.
ILUG AGM details confirmed
Posted By Ken Guest - 17:14, 23 June 2003
Edited by Ken Guest - 17:14, 23 June 2003
The ILUG AGM will take place in the Social Hall in Liberty Hall, Dublin at 11:00 (until 13:00) on Saturday 28th.

The Feds Love Linux
Posted By Adam Beecher - 10:53, 23 June 2003
NEW YORK - Three weeks ago, John P. Stenbit, chief information officer of the U.S. Department of Defense, issued an agencywide memo that has Linux lovers rejoicing. The brief outlined the DOD's policy on acquiring, using and developing open-source software, including the Linux operating system.
Linux Router Project Dead
Posted By Adam Beecher - 10:45, 23 June 2003
The Linux Router Project is no more. This single-floppy distro was a great tool for building a number of simple super-low-cost network devices. The maintainer has a lot of bitter words about its demise, and it is sad to see it go
Penguin on the Desktop
Posted By Adam Beecher - 10:35, 23 June 2003
It looks like a Linux-based solution for the PC market is becoming reality, writes Robin Bloor, of Bloor Research. Leading global PC providers are now offering a Linux option for price sensitive markets such as India and Thailand.
Linus Torvalds leaves Transmeta
Posted By Adam Beecher - 12:23, 17 June 2003
Linus Torvalds, creator and chief maintainer of the Linux kernel is moving on, ending a six year association with chip company Transmeta.
Massive growth in Linux is 'historic inevitability'
Posted By Adam Beecher - 12:22, 17 June 2003
Analysts IDC Research are predicting massive growth in the Linux server market - and a wider use of the open source operating system on desktops - over the next four years.
SCO pulls AIX licence, calls for permanent ban
Posted By Adam Beecher - 12:22, 17 June 2003
Terminating IBM's AIX licence wasn't enough for the SCO Group on Monday. The company has asked for a permanent injunction blocking IBM from shipping AIX.
Southeast Mailing List
Posted By Ken Guest - 09:17, 3 June 2003
There is a new mailing list setup for the southeast region.

                                                                                                    

 

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