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MSNBC: More big technology firms embrace broad use of Linux operating system

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 17, 1999

Thanks to Bill
Longabaugh
for this link.

“SILICON GRAPHICS Inc. is expected to announce… that it will
make Linux a primary offering across much of its product line of
workstation and server computers. Hewlett-Packard Co. is sponsoring
a Web site aimed at linking companies interested in Linux projects
with programmers who are experienced in Linux and other “open
source” software products. Oracle Corp., which announced Linux
support last year, plans on releasing a Linux version of its
database software for use on mobile computers. The announcements
are scheduled to coincide with a trade show in Raleigh, N.C., that
opens Tuesday.”

“… BEA Systems Inc. of San Jose, Calif., is expected to
announce it will ship its popular Tuxedo product, used by big
companies, on Linux.”

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story
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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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