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CNET News: VMware to Make Server Product Free

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Stephen Shankland
Feb 3, 2006

“VMware, an EMC subsidiary whose software lets multiple
operating systems run on the same computer, is expected to announce
next week that it will begin giving away one of its key products
for free, CNET News.com has learned.

“The company sells three core products, VMware Workstation, GSX
Server and ESX Server, but competition is on the horizon in a
market VMware once had to itself. On Monday, however, the company
is expected to announce it will give away GSX for free, sources
familiar with the plan said…”


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