Novell fires top execs over Linux strategy
Novell ousted its CEO and CFO yesterday after their plan to focus on selling Linux software failed to revive profit and sales growth.
Following this, Novell`s shares rose as much as 14%, the most in nearly three years, reports Seattle PI.
President Ronald Hovsepian will take over from CEO Jack Messman effective immediately, Novell said. Dana Russell was appointed interim CFO, replacing Joseph Tibbetts. Director Thomas Plaskett will become chairman.
Key MS lieutenant leaves company
Microsoft has revealed the executive leading its marketing strategy to challenge rival Google has left the company, reports Stuff.
The departure of Martin Taylor comes at a time when Microsoft is struggling to solidify new sources of revenue growth.
Microsoft did not detail why Taylor left. The 13-year company veteran was appointed in March to lead marketing efforts for Windows Live.
Google tests ads for video service
Google, the search engine company, has started testing advertisements on its video site, matching a capability long offered by other major Internet sites, reports The New York Times.
Until now, Google Video had offered programmers the opportunity to make their work available free or for a fee. In Google`s test, videos from a small number of providers who had initially charged fees for downloads will be offered free with advertising.
The advertising takes the form of a banner that appears above the video, with a graphic image and a link to the advertiser`s site. At the end of the video, a 15- to 30-second commercial for the advertiser is played.
NEC to sell Packard-Bell to eMachines founder?
NEC is mulling an offer for its Packard Bell PC business, according to The Register. Packard Bell Europe communications director Hughes Gontier almost confirmed rumours yesterday that the founder of eMachines had punted yen10 billion for the company.
He said French staff heard on Friday that NEC had received an offer. He declined to give any more details.
eMachines` Lap Shun Hui built the brand on low-cost, entry-level offerings before selling the company to Gateway. It now appears he wants to get back into the PC game.
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