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ComputerWorld: Compaq, Red Hat ink joint development pact

“Linux continues to gather momentum with enterprise technology
vendors such as Houston-based Compaq Computer Corp. But analysts
say the operating system still isn’t at the point where vendors are
choosing it to supplant existing Unix offerings.”

“Compaq Computer Corp. expanded its commitment to Linux today by
announcing a joint development agreement with Durham, N.C.-based
Red Hat Software Inc. The accord is aimed at improving
compatibility and integration between Compaq’s Tru64 Unix operating
system and Red Hat’s Linux offering.”

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