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vnunet: IBM Puts Linux on the Menu

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 1, 2004

“IBM has put Linux on the menu after signing a deal to develop
Linux-based systems to help food and consumer goods distributors
optimise supply chains and customer management.

“Under the terms of an agreement with distribution software firm
Integrated Distribution Solutions (IDS), Big Blue will develop
systems for the pair’s existing base of 800 joint customers running
IDS software on IBM eServer systems and middleware…”

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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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