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Come See the Softer Side of Linux?

by R. Krause ... ctive Week] - Three hardware manufacturers, trying to upgrade the scalability and manageability of Linux servers, announced major Linux server initiatives at ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/02/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_02_21_00_1.asp - 10k Summary: Three hardware manufacturers, trying to upgrade the scalability and manageability of Linux servers, announced major Linux server initiatives at LinuxWorld in New York.

Intel Invests in eSoft - "Lintel" Continues to Grow

by R. Krause ... This alliance will not lead to immediate consolidation, since the Linux server market is presently expanding with many entrants trying to create a leadership ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/1999/11/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_11_17_99_3.asp - 5k Summary: Intel has invested in eSoft, a maker of Linux-based servers for small businesses, the chip giant's fourth Linux investment. Intel will help the company develop software for Linux servers designed to be used on the Internet.

Linux at 25% of Server OS Market - Is Redmond Hearing Footsteps?

by R. Krause ... Market Impact. Despite Microsoft's efforts to marginalize Linux, the server market appears to be willing to embrace Linux for the time being. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/03/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_03_15_00_1.asp - 7k Summary: Linux has now grabbed 25% of the server operating system market share, passing Novell and knocking on Windows's door.

VA Linux Releases NAS Server

by R. Krause ... ÿþVA Linux Releases NAS Server R. Krause - September 26, 2000 Event Summary. VA Linux Systems, Inc. recently introduced the VA ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/09/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_09_26_00_1.asp - 7k Summary: Trying to break into the growing Network-Attached Storage market, Linux-based hardware manufacturer VA Linux has announced the release of its 9205 NAS storage server appliance.

Dell to Factory-Install Red Hat Linux on Servers

by R. Krause ... The second is that Dell is presently charging more for a Linux-FISed server than for an NT Server-FISed server. A similarly equipped ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/1999/12/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_12_15_99_3.asp - 5k Summary: Red Hat, Inc., and Dell Computer Corporation today extended their strategic alliance, with Dell committing to factory-install Red Hat Linux on all future and currently shipping Dell« PowerEdge« server models.

IBM Server Line Redrawn

by R. Krause ... Now that Linux has approximately 25% of the server market shipments, having a full product line offering for it will become more important. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/10/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_10_20_00_1.asp - 9k Summary: IBM has continued its renaming binge, moving from PCs to servers.

Gateway Announces Server Appliances

by R. Krause ... In addition, providing a Linux-based server will tap into that growing market. Gateway's stated focus is small businesses, with good reason. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/1999/12/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_12_15_99_2.asp - 6k Summary: Gateway, Inc. has announced two new Linux-based server appliances, entering a growing market with products aimed at small businesses/offices.

IBM Loads Linux on Mainframes

by R. Krause ... ÿþIBM Loads Linux on Mainframes R. Krause - June 9, 2000 Event Summary. May 17, 2000 [Source: IBM] Linux software, services are available for S/390 server. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_06_09_00_1.asp - 8k Summary: IBM has announced that it will now provide Linux support and services for its largest machines, the S/390 Series of mainframes/servers.

IBM Jumps on the Linux Bandwagon with Both Feet, Sort Of

by R. Krause ... In the process, IBM has dismantled the four-year-old Internet Division and has established a new Linux group under the Enterprise Server Division. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/01/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_01_28_00_1.asp - 7k Summary: IBM is refocusing its corporate-wide Internet software efforts around Linux, creating a new Linux Group within the Enterprise Server Division.

Red Hat Releases Clustering Software

by R. Krause ... understand that the $1995 price tag, although attractive, is only the start of the cost of ownership, as is true with all server installations, Linux or Windows ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/08/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_08_15_00_1.asp - 8k Summary: Red Hat is the latest of the Linux distributors to provide its own version of clustering software.