According to technology gurus at the Montreal Linux conference, the free operating system will change the way the world computes, shaking up Microsoft`s dominance. They also predict that Linux will gain headway in emerging markets.
Mustek has launched its online business-to-business e-commerce solution, designed and implemented on Linux by Obsidian Systems. The system offers the company`s dealers immediate access to stock and service information.
Enterprise solutions provider and local distributor of DataMirror replication products, Dax Data, is offering DataMirror Transformation Server for Linux at no charge.
Rational expands support for Linux, ports to Intel IA-64
Rational Software is to work with Intel to port its e-development solution to Linux64 (Trillian), Monterey64 and 64-bit Windows 2000, all running on the IA-64 family of processors. [Local rep: CCH Software Development]
VERITAS Software has disclosed its Linux strategy and roadmap, demonstrating a commitment to support heterogeneous enterprise environments that include the Linux platform.
Computer Associates (CA) has formed the CA Enterprise Linux Advisory Council, which will focus on identifying new projects and products to address the needs of Enterprise Linux users.
Torvalds: New version of Linux expected by midyear
The share prices of companies involved in Linux development surged after Linus Trovalds announced that version 2.4 of the Linux kernel will be released in the middle of 2000.
From a small, yet successful, introduction at last year`s Faire, the Linux Professionals Association (LPA) plans to show the worldwide growth of Linux market share by occupying a 100 square meter Computer Faire 2000 stand.