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SiliconValley.internet.com: Sun Edges Towards A Linux Binge

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 5, 2002

“Despite its wrangling in the Linux space, Sun says one
of its greatest challenges come from Linux-in-a-box companies like
Red Hat.

The Durham, NC-based company, like so many others, has an off
the shelf solution for the Linux operating system. In a world where
CDs are cheap and fast to produce, that could pose a serious threat
to Sun’s development in the sector even with the constant changes
to is open source code.

But Sun says its sees the opportunity in the developer world
where it maintains a strong foothold and will continue to focus on
XML and other services to compete with the Red Hat’s of the
world.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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