Linux this week - courtesy of InfoWorld:
THE LATEST IN LINUX FROM INFOWORLD:
* IBM to let loose with servers aimed at ISPs, ASPs
* IBM's DB2 update sharpens competition with rivals
* Microsoft plans to take Office applications online
* Compaq's dump of NT on Alpha may help Linux
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IBM TO LET LOOSE WITH SERVERS AIMED AT ISPS, ASPS
Going after what many analysts believe will be an extremely lucrative market over the next few years, IBM next week at NetWorld+Interop in Atlanta will unveil its first series in a of newly-designed servers built specifically for ISPs.
The Netfinity 4000R, code-named the Intimidator, is a single processor server that is only 1.75-inches high, allowing ISPs to stack as many as 42 units, or 84 processors, in a single rack. IBM has licensed some of the technology used in the new design from Network Engines, although IBM officials on Tuesday claim the design and packaging of that technology is theirs.
For the full story: www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayStory.pl?99097.piibmisp.htm
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IBM'S DB2 UPDATE SHARPENS COMPETITION WITH RIVALS
The latest incarnation of IBM's DB2 Enterprise Edition 6.1, is a worthwhile upgrade for current customers and must be considered by companies seeking a stellar database solution. In particular, this version of DB2 is well-suited to sites with high-volume, complex electronic-commerce initiatives.
New support for managing external content -- known as DataLinks -- heats up the competition with rival Oracle and its Internet File System technology. During my tests with DataLinks, I found it quite capable of managing data and external content, such as images, while preserving security, performance, and accessibility.
For the full story: www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayTC.pl?/reviews/990906db261.htm
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MICROSOFT PLANS TO TAKE OFFICE APPLICATIONS ONLINE
Microsoft President Steve Ballmer on Thursday said the company plans to make office productivity applications available over the Web, but the demand for the service among corporate users appears limited, several observers said.
While Ballmer didn't provide any details, he announced the plans in a press conference call confirming the widely rumored appointment of former Silicon Graphics Chief Executive Officer Rick Belluzzo as vice president of Microsoft's consumer and commerce group.
For the full story: www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayStory.pl?99093.pioffice.htm
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COMPAQ'S DUMP OF NT ON ALPHA MAY HELP LINUX
Users and employees who were banking on the success of Windows NT in Compaq's Alpha processor appear to be the losers of Compaq's decision to halt development of Windows on Alpha, but the move could further open the enterprise door for Linux.
Because of Compaq's decision to end Alpha support for 32-bit Windows NT 4.0, as well as 64-bit Windows projects, Microsoft last week followed suit and dropped its Windows development efforts for the Alpha architecture.
For the full story: www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayArchive.pl?/99/35/t14-35.12.htm
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Keep Up to Date on Mobile Computing Get the latest news, analysis, and commentary, on the world of wireless from one of the industry's experts. Exclusively available on InfoWorld.com, mobile computing expert Dan Briody keeps you up to date in WIRELESS WORLD. Read about the latest trends in laptop, handheld, and wireless communication technologies. To subscribe to this weekly e-mail newsletter, go to www.iwsubscribe.com/SubscribeNews.htm
Copyright 1999 InfoWorld Media Group Inc.
THE LATEST IN LINUX FROM INFOWORLD:
* IBM to let loose with servers aimed at ISPs, ASPs
* IBM's DB2 update sharpens competition with rivals
* Microsoft plans to take Office applications online
* Compaq's dump of NT on Alpha may help Linux
=======================================================
IBM TO LET LOOSE WITH SERVERS AIMED AT ISPS, ASPS
Going after what many analysts believe will be an extremely lucrative market over the next few years, IBM next week at NetWorld+Interop in Atlanta will unveil its first series in a of newly-designed servers built specifically for ISPs.
The Netfinity 4000R, code-named the Intimidator, is a single processor server that is only 1.75-inches high, allowing ISPs to stack as many as 42 units, or 84 processors, in a single rack. IBM has licensed some of the technology used in the new design from Network Engines, although IBM officials on Tuesday claim the design and packaging of that technology is theirs.
For the full story: www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayStory.pl?99097.piibmisp.htm
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IBM'S DB2 UPDATE SHARPENS COMPETITION WITH RIVALS
The latest incarnation of IBM's DB2 Enterprise Edition 6.1, is a worthwhile upgrade for current customers and must be considered by companies seeking a stellar database solution. In particular, this version of DB2 is well-suited to sites with high-volume, complex electronic-commerce initiatives.
New support for managing external content -- known as DataLinks -- heats up the competition with rival Oracle and its Internet File System technology. During my tests with DataLinks, I found it quite capable of managing data and external content, such as images, while preserving security, performance, and accessibility.
For the full story: www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayTC.pl?/reviews/990906db261.htm
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MICROSOFT PLANS TO TAKE OFFICE APPLICATIONS ONLINE
Microsoft President Steve Ballmer on Thursday said the company plans to make office productivity applications available over the Web, but the demand for the service among corporate users appears limited, several observers said.
While Ballmer didn't provide any details, he announced the plans in a press conference call confirming the widely rumored appointment of former Silicon Graphics Chief Executive Officer Rick Belluzzo as vice president of Microsoft's consumer and commerce group.
For the full story: www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayStory.pl?99093.pioffice.htm
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COMPAQ'S DUMP OF NT ON ALPHA MAY HELP LINUX
Users and employees who were banking on the success of Windows NT in Compaq's Alpha processor appear to be the losers of Compaq's decision to halt development of Windows on Alpha, but the move could further open the enterprise door for Linux.
Because of Compaq's decision to end Alpha support for 32-bit Windows NT 4.0, as well as 64-bit Windows projects, Microsoft last week followed suit and dropped its Windows development efforts for the Alpha architecture.
For the full story: www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayArchive.pl?/99/35/t14-35.12.htm
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Keep Up to Date on Mobile Computing Get the latest news, analysis, and commentary, on the world of wireless from one of the industry's experts. Exclusively available on InfoWorld.com, mobile computing expert Dan Briody keeps you up to date in WIRELESS WORLD. Read about the latest trends in laptop, handheld, and wireless communication technologies. To subscribe to this weekly e-mail newsletter, go to www.iwsubscribe.com/SubscribeNews.htm
Copyright 1999 InfoWorld Media Group Inc.
