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LinuxWorld rundown on CNN, HP and IBM Highlighted

Posted by timothy on from the still-in-business dept.

Mr.Intel writes: "CNN released a story reviewing LinuxWorld and Linux's progress since last year. They mention new hardware and market niches coming to light in 2001. Mike Balma, a Linux strategist at HP, said 'The move to an increased array of outsourcing, migration and porting services that have been traditionally available to Unix customers is part of the continued rollout of the operating system within HP's product line. Previously, HP had informally offered such integral service and support only to its best Linux customers. But as the operating system gains momentum, more customers are seeking more services.' I hope this means as installed customer base increases, companies like RedHat will start making real money." Archie Steel writes "Interesting news for the Linux Desktop: Open For Business have an article on the partnership by HP and MandrakeSoft announced at the current Linux World Expo." Update: 01/30 16:56 GMT by H : Just a quick note: Rob is gonna be in the Golden Penguin Bowl, while I'm going to be doing a presentation with the Boston Consulting Group about the demographics of open source developers - if you are interested, it's tomorrow (Thursday) from 4:00 - 5:15.

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  1. Start spreadin... by Gehenna_Gehenna · · Score: 5, Funny

    The News...
    I'm leaving Friday
    I took my first vacation day
    Linux World New York

    These Win2k blues
    Are melting Away
    I want to be a part of it
    Linux World, New York

    I want to walk up
    and down the ailles collecting Shwag
    Until my backpack is full
    should be some fun
    but if it sucks
    I can watch Protesting Punks

    THEEEEEEESE Gates inspired blues
    are MELTING awaaayyy
    I want to see the PS2
    in 'ol New York

    If I can
    Make it there
    Then I can make it

    uhh..

    There

    It's up to you
    Linux World
    New York.

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  2. More important than HP or IBM by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Will the BSD chicks be there this year?

  3. Re:yotta byte by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    That's a Lottabytes.

  4. Re:Those IBM Infrastructure Commercials by jazman_777 · · Score: 2, Funny
    It's been a year of "spreading the word". We'll see if in the next year, people start using it.


    Bet on it. My mother called and asked if I could help her replace the Windows server farm she has running in the (previously unused) guest bedroom with a single IBM box running that "Linux thing".

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  5. Tell us what we REALLY want to know... by Dr.+Nonsense · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...How is the SCHWAG?

    Seriously... should I bother to come up from Philly? :)