Sun Microsystems has introduced the Sun Java Desktop System, an enterprise-grade desktop solution.
Linux is coming of age and is beginning to replace other operating systems because of its cost-effectiveness, says IBM Linux software sales manager Richard Voaden.
The Teltron group has implemented the Linux-based Synchrony solution from Obsidian Systems to manage its software and data synchronisation.
IBM says the new Linux kernel will help promote the platform by removing the vertical scalability limit.
A nine-member advisory board has been appointed to the CSIR`s newly formed Open Source Centre.
Peter Perregaard, Oracle enterprise business VP, says an open source support model is the ultimate utility model to which databases are likely to migrate.
Richard Voaden, IBM north region Linux software sales manager, says Linux is a good choice of operating system for the developing world.
AfriBiz is providing weekend open source and Linux training courses for those who cannot spare the time during the week.
HP is exhibiting its portfolio of Linux products at LinuxWorld in Germany.
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Sun Microsystems SA has donated four servers to the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences.
In today`s tech roundup: Mandrake Linux makers issue a warning on a new release; Apple releases Panther; US students build a 'low cost` supercomputer; and PC chipmakers might trim prices.
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