internetnews.com: IBM, AMD Become Part of UnitedLinux

“UnitedLinux Tuesday said IBM and AMD have, in effect, joined
the consortium responsible for developing the enterprise-class
operating system.

“IBM and AMD have become the first companies to be named as
Technology Partners, giving them responsibilities including
participation in the UnitedLinux Technical Advisory Board and its
committees, pre-release access to UnitedLinux deliverables, the
right to propose enhancements for consideration by the UnitedLinux
Technical Steering Committee and joint marketing activities.

“About the only thing IBM and AMD won’t be able to do is
distribute future versions via reseller and/or OEM arrangements.
‘That’s one of the differences between partnering and membership,’
explained a UnitedLinux spokeswoman…”

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