Monthly Archives: April 2004
Torvalds Did Want to See SCOs Code
Linus Torvalds, Linuxs founder and leader, doesnt agree with The SCO Group Inc. CEO Darl McBrides characterization of Torvalds as being unwilling to look...
Network Printers: Leading Lasers
Despite the allure of the color laser, the network monochrome laser printer remains the leading choice for businesses. More precisely, its the preferred choice...
Volunteer Security Pros Launch Free Vulnerability Database
A group of volunteer security professionals has compiled what is likely one of the larger freely accessible vulnerability databases on the Internet. The OSVDB...
Whats Next: McNealy to Kiss Gates Ring?
The initial shock is over. Sun Microsystems and Microsoft agreed on Friday to settle all outstanding antitrust and patent issues between the two, in...
Kattoon: April 5, 2004
Read this weeks Spencer column.
Sun Settles With Microsoft, Cuts Jobs
The second times a charm. Sun Microsystems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. resolved their legal issues in a $1.6 billion settlement announced Friday that calls...
Schwartz on the Deal: Suns No. 2 Speaks
In the wake of Sun and Microsofts stunning settlement, Sun also announced the elevation of software chief Jonathan Schwartz to president and chief operating...
Sun, Microsoft Promise End to Patent Feud
Intellectual property and patents are at the heart of the $1.6 billion settlement between Sun Microsystems Inc. and Microsoft Corp., with more than half...
Sybase Earnings to Fall Short
Database maker Sybase on Friday warned that its profits for the current quarter will fall short of expectations due to the delay of several...
Praying for a Job
As the unemployment benefits run out for Mark Kishbaugh, the unemployed, 49-year-old Oracle DBA has joined the Northwest Bible Church jobs ministry to get...