“Recent moves by Linux developers appear to be assuaging
concerns about a lack of applications and support.”
“In recent months, Linux developers Red Hat Software Inc. and
Caldera Systems Inc. have unveiled business-oriented upgrades,
major alliances with application developers such as Oracle Corp.,
Computer Associates International Inc. and IBM Corp., as well as
expanded services and certification programs for the channel.”
“Redwood Shores, Calif.-based Oracle, for example, claims to
have more than 800 customers of its Linux-based database. “There’s
a big opportunity for VARs with Linux,” said Jeremy Burton, vice
president of server marketing at Oracle. “Very large corporations
need someone to take ownership of it and add value,” he said.”