SiliconValley.internet.com: Sun Edges Towards A Linux Binge

"Despite its wrangling in the Linux space, Sun says one of its greatest challenges come from Linux-in-a-box companies like Red Hat.

The Durham, NC-based company, like so many others, has an off the shelf solution for the Linux operating system. In a world where CDs are cheap and fast to produce, that could pose a serious threat to Sun's development in the sector even with the constant changes to is open source code.

But Sun says its sees the opportunity in the developer world where it maintains a strong foothold and will continue to focus on XML and other services to compete with the Red Hat's of the world."

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