Budapest Business Journal: Hungary's Linux Use Expected to Rise After Buyout

"The profile of Linux open-source software is likely to rise in Hungary following the buyout of SuSE Linux, a German firm specializing in the system, executives and specialists said. Nasdaq-listed Novell Inc. bought the company.

"'We selected SuSE as it is unquestionably the leader in Linux,' said Tamás Szittya, managing director of Novell's local subsidiary, Novell Hungary Kft. 'The future of IT is in open source. SuSE has the biggest competence and expertise in the world.'

"Szittya said Novell will be able to deliver Linux and all its components from the server to the desktop, thanks to the expertise of SuSE Linux, combined with Novell's worldwide solutions and services..."

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