In today`s technology roundup: SCO warns Linux users of "intellectual property infringements"; PC sales will be up on last year`s, but down on last quarter; and HP and Kodak end a joint venture.
Obsidian Systems will distribute the Ximian user-interface for the Linux operating system in SA.
The Shuttleworth Foundation has positioned itself as the champion of the use of open source software in education and development in SA. With R20 million in its pocket, it has the muscle to do so.
The Smarts InCharge business application will be available in SA within two months, says local distributor Network Support Services.
In today`s technology roundup: SCO heats up Linux battle; SuSE says it fears not; and Indian software growing pains.
A hacker called F3PN is reported to have gone on a hacking binge on Friday, successfully hacking into more than 50 South African Web sites running Linux.
Obsidian Systems has added the Red Hat Certified Technician qualification to its training line-up.
Petroleum company BP has installed Intel Itanium 2-based HP systems running Linux at its seismic research facility in the US.
Sage is offering several of its Line 500 business management solution (BMS) modules on Windows, Unix and Linux systems.
LANSA continues its transformation into a multiplatform development tool with the announcement of version 10.0.
Sage and IBM have signed an Africa-wide agreement to deliver Sage business management solutions on IBM Linux-based hardware.
Software AG has completed porting its product range to the Linux operating system.