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CNET News: Sun Sets Up Open-Source Office

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Stephen Shankland
Aug 19, 2005

“Sun Microsystems on Wednesday night launched an office
dedicated to open-source matters, signaling a new elevation of the
collaborative programming philosophy within the server and software
company.

“Simon Phipps, already Sun’s open-source officer, will lead the
Open Source Office and report to Hal Stern, software chief
technology officer. In an interview Thursday, Phipps said the move
formalizes a role he’s had in coordinating Sun’s open-source
efforts and communicating with outsiders regarding open-source
software…”


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