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| DATE | 2003-08-04 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir Secretary NYLXS
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Novell Acquires Ximian
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> on Linux, UNIX, Windows and other platforms. The combination of Novell's
> network and infrastructure services with Ximian's Linux solutions provides
> compelling new value to customers leveraging the power of open source
> technologies.
>
This makes me worry.
> perspective," said Jack Messman, chairman and CEO of Novell. "But customers
> still face two key business issues: how to provide cost-effective management
> and maintenance of Linux systems, and how to deploy and support low-cost
> Linux desktops within the organization. Novell now delivers market-leading
This is a smart observation. If they focus on Free Software for the desktop,
they can be huge.
> Over time, Red Carpet
> Enterprise will be tightly integrated into the Novell ZENworks product line,
And this is BAD. Zenworks is a closed system and can be bad news if it
screws up Redcarpets current easy to use functionality.
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