“Caldera Systems, Inc. and IBM have announced a joint
development, marketing and support agreement to promote the Linux
operating system (OS).
As disclosed by the terms of the agreement, the two companies
will recruit independent software vendors (ISVs), systems
integrators and value-added resellers (VARs) to sell IBM and
Caldera OpenLinux solutions. In addition, Caldera will provide Big
Blue with educational materials and dedicated Linux development and
technical support services.”
“Caldera will provide assistance by way of dedicated developers
to help IBM port and test software to OpenLinux, including the DB2
Universal Database, Lotus Domino, SecureWay and WebSphere… will
also provide 24×7 technical support to assist IBM’s open-source
customers.”