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VMware Opens Up API to Partners

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the virtually-a-department dept.

mstansberry writes "This week VMware opens up its source code to its x86 partners, calling it the best mix of open-source and proprietary. While the general public won't get a look at the source code, the likes of IBM, HP, Red Hat and others will. Releasing an API is a way for a company to bring more people into the fold and to get more applications integrated within the platform. But from the looks of last quarter's financial reports, VMware doesn't need much help getting people on board."

2 of 265 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Does anyone remember... by bloggins02 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I believe it will come bundled with Duke Nukem Forever

  2. august source by epine · · Score: 2, Funny


    Instead of "open source" this should be called "august source" after the inclusive policies of the Augusta National Golf Club. Also known as "if you have to ask, we won't admit you".