Sun exec ponders OpenSolaris, Linux
Inforworld, May 9, 2008
In an interview, Ian Murdock, formerly with the Linux Foundation and now with Sun, discusses the company's open-source efforts and how to monetize them.
Open source Java added to Linux distros
vnunet.com, April 30, 2008
Fedora and Ubuntu back Sun technology. Sun Microsystems, Canonical and Red Hat have announced the inclusion of OpenJDK-based implementations in Fedora 9 and Ubuntu 8.04 Long Term Support Server and Desktop editions.
Sun sheds light on its open-source future
ZDNet, April 29, 2008
Sun's chief open-source officer, Simon Phipps, has a high-profile role to play as the company aims to complete its move to 100 percent open software development.
Sun looks to free up the rest of Java
InformationWorld, April 22, 2008
Sun Microsystems is stepping up efforts to boost Java usage in Linux shops by working to remove some final encumbrances in the open-source Java platform.
Sun's 'Open'-Door Policy
eWeek, April 16, 2008
Sun's Schwartz and Green discuss how the company is leveraging open
source to make new enterprise inroads.
Sun SPOTs Go Open Source
Campus Technology, February 13, 2008
Recently Sun Microsystems announced that it would open source both the hardware and operating system for Sun SPOTs, its sensor networking product based on Java technology.
Sun nabs innotek's 20MB of open source, virtualized goodness
The Register, February 12, 2008
Innotek pushes software called VirtualBox (less than 20MB) that lets developers run multiple operating systems and display them side-by-side on their screen. So, you can hop back and forth, testing your code across Windows, Linux, Mac and OpenSolaris. Beyond the development angle, VirtualBox handles basis PC and server virtualization tasks.
Sun virtualizes for developers with Innotek buy
CNet, February 12, 2008
As with other companies serious about being viewed as virtualization players, Sun has found that one size cannot be made to fit all. Thus, Sun's early religion around the operating system containers built into Solaris 10 has given way to more of a toolbox approach that most notably also includes its Xen-based xVM Server.
Sun's Take on MySQL
IT Business Edge, January 18, 2008
With Ian Murdock, chief OS platform strategist, Sun Microsystems.
Sun open-sources second Niagara chip
CNet, December 11, 2007
Sun Microsystems on Tuesday followed through on a promise to release the
designs of a second server processor as open-source software.
Sun launches Open Source awards
Biz Journal, December 5, 2007
Sun Microsystems Inc. on Wednesday launched an Open Source Community Innovation Awards program and said prizes are expected to total at least $1 million a year.
IBM Endorses Sun's OpenSolaris On The Mainframe
Information Week, November 30, 2007
IBM on Friday gave a nod to Sun Microsystems' OpenSolaris, saying the companies have run the open source operating system on the mainframe. IBM also put its stamp of approval on Sun's recently introduced virtualization platform called xVM.
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Open-Source Java: One Year Later
eWeek, November 14, 2007
Q&A: Sun Microsystems' community marketing manager talks about the open-sourcing of Java and what's to come in the future.
Sun Revs JRuby
eWeek, November 8, 2007
Sun marshals a new release of its open-source JRuby tool with
performance and stability updates.
Red Hat signs up to Open Java
PC Authority, November 7, 2007
After holding off for a long time Red Hat has finally signed an OpenJDK Community agreement and joined the Open Java project. The move will see all Red Hat engineers working on any and all of Sun Microsystems' free and open source projects.
Red Hat Looks to Sun to Crank Up Application Heat
Technews World, November 7, 2007
Sun has hooked Red Hat on two agreements, one that relates to Red Hat
engineers participating in Sun-led projects, and one that lets the Linux
developer dig deeper test for Java SE 6 compliance.
Sun opens "Indiana" chapter of OpenSolaris
CNet, November 2, 2007
Sun Microsystems has released the first results of a project to give its
open-source Solaris effort a Linux-like programming approach and a
stronger connection to other parts of the open-source movement.
Sun Dual-Licenses NetBeans
eWeek, October 26, 2007
Sun Microsystems has announced that the latest version of its
open-source application development platform, NetBeans Version 6.0 Beta
2, is now dual-licensed under both GPL2 and CDDL.
Sun Updates Open Source Roadmap
Internet News, October 15, 2007
Some of the top promoters and leaders of open source projects gathered
at Sun Microsystems today to update press and analysts on the company's
growing list of projects and initiatives.
Sun offers potpourri of open-source plans
Infoworld, October 15, 2007
Sun offered informational updates Monday on several ongoing efforts in
the open-source arena, including product plans for the OpenSolaris
version of the Solaris OS, Java, and the GlassFish application server.
Sun and a Solaris revival: Talking with Ian Murdock
CNet, October 8, 2007
I first met Ian Murdock, now head of Sun Microsystems' operating-system
platform strategy, back in 2002 at a conference. I was a bit in awe at
the founder of Debian, only to find out that he's a very genuine, very
likable person. I've kept in touch with Ian through the years, and on
Monday was fortunate to catch up with him to find out how his move to
Sun has gone for him, and what he's brewing.
Sun upgrades its open-source Java application server
ComputerWorld, September 18, 2007
Sun Microsystems has launched the second major version of its GlassFish
open-source application server, adding enterprise-class features like
clustering and central administration to the software.
NetApp/Sun lawsuit seen as open-source test case
Computerworld, September 05, 2007
A patent infringement lawsuit filed by Network Appliance Inc. against
Sun Microsystems Inc. on Wednesday could escalate beyond the storage
arena to become this decade's major test case for open-source software, according to storage analysts.
Indiana's Calling, Is Anyone Listening?
IT Management, July 30, 2007
The Sun Microsystems initiative, designed to create a binary-compatible
distribution of OpenSolaris, has drawn what could be considered fair
comparisons between the future structure of OpenSolaris and the current
state of the various Linux distributions.
Sun To Split Solaris Distribution Model
InformationWeek, July 12, 2007
The company will use Project Indiana to target the Linux developer
community and its enterprise customers with frequent community-oriented releases of the operating system.
Schwartz mum on GPLv3, reveals licensing fantasy
ComputerWorld, July 2, 2007
"One of my great fantasies in life is that the number of people with
opinions on open source licenses will come roughly into balance with the
number of people who have read them."
Sun to Open Cluster Code
Internet News, June 28, 2007
High availability clustering technology has long been the domain of
expensive, proprietary systems. Sun Microsystems may well be changing
that; the systems vendor will open source its Open HA Cluster code to
Sun's OpenSolaris community in stages over the next 18 months.
Technometria: Open Source Without Borders
IT Conversations, June 28, 2007
Open source continues to grow as a viable alternative for enterprises
and Sun Microsystems is a leading proponent of its use. Simon Phipps,
Chief Open Source Officer for the company, joins Phil, Scott, and Ben to
discuss Sun's activities.
Sun CEO to Torvalds: Let's work together
CNet, June 13, 2007
Days after Linus Torvalds discussed the possibilities of Linux and
Solaris joining forces as open-source projects, Sun Microsystems Chief
Executive Jonathan Schwartz has invited the Linux leader to dinner to
allay his suspicions about Sun's motives.
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