OSCON 2008: Microsoft Attends, But Apple Steals the Show

How’s this for ironic: Microsoft is actually spending some sponsorship dollars here at OSCON (Open Source Conference) 2008, but Apple is stealing the show — without spending a dime. Here’s how.

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Can Open Source Drive Sustainable Innovation?

Innovations from The VAR GuyOne innovation is easy. But sustainable innovation — building lots of worthwhile new things again and again, even as you maintain your old products — is challenging. The VAR Guy wonders: Is open source the key to sustainable tech innovation? Is open source the best way to keep a maturing company feeling vibrant and young? Before you answer, consider some of these scenarios.

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Who Will Win As Linux Market Consolidates?

Linux PenguinsTwo small Linux companies are merging. What does it mean to Linux market leaders like Red Hat, Novell and Ubuntu — and Linux customers? Here are some clues from The VAR Guy.

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Novell: Small Laptop Win, Big SuSE Linux Victory

Novell is making The VAR Guy look pretty darn foolish. Our resident blogger keeps hyping Red Hat and Ubuntu Linux, yet Novell keeps scoring small victories and picking up momentum. The latest example: Micro-Star International (MSI) has agreed to pre-load Novell SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 on MSI’s mini-notebooks. Here’s the scoop.

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OSCON vs. LinuxWorld Expo: Which Should I Attend?

The VAR Guy is trying his best to attend both OSCON (July 21-25, Portland, Oregon) and LinuxWorld Expo (August 4-7, San Francisco). In particular, he wants to learn more about the emerging Ubuntu Linux community. But if he only had the time and money to attend one of the events, which should it be?

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Five Reasons Red Hat Should Ignore Consumer Linux Desktops

Okay, it has been about a month since Red Hat said it had no plans to offer a consumer Linux release. Lots of folks went ballistic. The VAR Guy didn’t. Instead, he took some time to digest the news. And now he’s ready to say — definitively — that Red Hat made the right decision. Here are five reasons why Red Hat should ignore pleas for a consumer Linux release.

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Fatal Distraction: The VAR Guy Falls for Ubuntu Linux

Works With UThe secret is out. The VAR Guy has a crush on Ubuntu Linux. So, he helped to launch Works With U–a new site from Nine Lives Media Inc. that offers 24×7 coverage of Ubuntu Linux. Here’s a bit about the site’s mission.

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Ubuntu Linux Converging With Network Security

Ubuntu LogoThe VAR Guy’s sister site, MSPmentor, has an interesting scoop today about Ubuntu Linux. The fast-growing operating system, it seems, is leaping beyond PCs, servers and mobile devices. Next step: Network security systems. Here’s the scoop from MSPmentor.

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Update: Sun Getting Cozier With Ubuntu

In an interview with Reuters, Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth confirmed what The VAR Guy already knew: Sun Microsystems is increasing its bets on Ubuntu Linux. Here’s the scoop.

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Dell Prepping IdeaStorm for Partners?

Dell IdeaStormOne of The VAR Guy’s favorite web sites is IdeaStorm, a Dell-run forum where readers share business and technology ideas, vote for their favorite reader concepts, and interact with Dell. IdeaStorm has been a huge hit with Dell customers and critics alike. Now, Dell may build a similar site for partners, solutions providers and managed service providers, The VAR Guy has learned.

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