Proffitt, Brian (2003, October 3rd) Open Source needs long range plans. Retrieved October 9th, 2003 from
http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2003-10-03-018-26-OP-BZ-LL
In this article the author discusses the need for Open Source projects to seek to create long range planning both in terms of development and in terms of financial backing. He points out that if Sun were to halt a large amount of it’s funding for major Open Source software many projects would suffer.
Salvator, Dave (2003, September 2nd) We have met the enemy and he is us. Retrieved October 13th, 2003 from
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,1236323,00.asp
In this article the author discusses some of the major frustrations many new Linux users face. He goes on to make some interesting analogies on how to fix these issues, and draws some interesting conclusions on the fact that Linux needs to begin hiding some of its more advanced features from users so as not to confuse them.
Leyden, John (2003, September 8th) Novell 'puts entire ecosystem behind Linux'. Retrieved October 10th, 2003 from
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/53/32708.htm
An article on what Novell plans to do with its new Linux acquisitions comprising of Ximian and SuSE. It also discusses how Novell views the ongoing issues with SCO and to what extend it believes this suit could affect them.
Rapoza, Jim (2003, September 1st) Linux is not so 'Free'. Retrieved October 12th, 2003 from
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1234349,00.asp
This article discusses some of the aspects of what makes Linux not as free as we’re all led to believe. The term “total cost of ownership” is discussed which brings up several good points about the costs associated with learning Linux. It also coins in on issues some of the big Linux providers such as Redhat have while trying to turn Linux into a profitable market.
Duval, Gael (2003, August 11th) Why migrate to Linux? Retrieved October 8th ,2003 from
http://www.linuxworld.com/story/33886.htm
The author of this article provides a very well researched view on some of the upsides and downsides of switching to Linux. He analyzes the operating system, comparing its usability to Windows and provides some conclusions and recommendations on its use. Overall this article presented a very positive view on Linux.
Forrester Research (2003, April 5th) Linux questions and answers. Retrieved October 11th, 2003 from
http://rss.com.com/2009-1069-998389.html
This is a special FAQ posted by Forrester Research on technical aspects of Linux. The goal of the article is to advise IT managers for CIO’s of some of the benefits of Linux, the costs involved, some disadvantages, and who else is making the same Linux leap in the corporate environment.
Middlemis, Jim (2002, October 7th) Linux garners Wall Street's attention. Retrieved October 10th, 2003 from
http://www.wallstreetandtech.com/story/mag/WST20021
007S0007 This article discusses the fact that Linux has recently drawn the attention of Wall Street. Indeed most of the key corporate players are now evaluating Linux in their IT departments to varying degrees. It talks about some of the corporations who have turned almost all their IT operations over to Linux, and some more who are on the verge of doing so. It also discusses the role of Linux in the large corporate environment and some of the issues that corporations are having with Linux.
Rosenfield, Eric (2002, May 30th) Switching to Linux. Retrived October 10th, 2003 from
http://www.yankthechain.com/linux.html
This is a editorial on switching to Linux. The author provides some background information on Linux and delves into why he believes Linux is a very viable desktop solution. It discusses many issues from application software to games, and provides a general overview of the pros of Linux.
Newman, Nathan (1999, December 12th) The origins and future of Open Source software.Retrieved October 9th,2003 from
http://www.netaction.org/opensrc/future/
This is a fairly large whitepaper on the origins and future of Open Source software. The paper discusses the history of Open Source, some of its standards, and a breakdown of government issues with Open Source software and a overview of where the movement may be going.
Stephen Shankland (2003 A, May 1st) SCO: Unix Code Copied Into Linux. Retrieved October 16th from
http://news.com.com/2100-1016_3-999371.html
In this article the author outlines SCO’s case against IBM. It discusses some of the areas in which IBM is accused of stealing some of SCO’s source code and including it in Linux, and provides some insight as to why SCO is suing. Concerns are also outlined by members of the Linux community regarding SCO, and counter allegations against SCO for FUD(foster fear, uncertainty and doubt ) slinging are also discussed.
Stephen Shankland (2003 B, May 1st) SCO: IBM Denies Charges of UNIX Theft. Retrieved October 16th from
http://news.com.com/2100-1016_3-999261.html?tag=st_rn
This is a counter article on SCO’s article on the misappropriation some of it code by IBM. IBM denies SCO Group's allegations that it misappropriated Unix trade secrets, however it does not discuss what IBM’s strategy will be in its upcoming suit.
Rob Enderle (2003, November 17th) How Linux And The Mac Can Compete Against Windows "Longhorn" Retrieved November 18th from
http://www.internetwk.com/breakingNews/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=16100741
The author of this article has a very strong reputation of being able to accurately predict what will be coming down the Operating System road. In this article he summarizes what he thinks the Operating System scene will look like by 2005. He surmises that Linux will continue to grow while Macintosh is in for a bit of a rough ride. Windows Longhorn and Linux will definitely be going head to head more often under his outline.
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