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Abstract:
Compaq Computer told financial analysts it plans to start selling more of its computers directly to customers, and this time
the company says it means it. (...)
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Compaq Plans Direct Sales. ... Still, analysts who have heard Compaq talk about direct
sales before say that the goal could be tough to meet. ...
Published:
2000-03-01
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Dell and Red Hat have tightened their relationship, announcing new initiatives for products and services/support. (...)
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... we believe Dell is maintaining a slight edge in mindshare, due to the early lead it built up from direct
ordering and factory pre-loading of Linux on its ...
Published:
2000-07-07
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Through the release of Lynx’s Messenger Technology code to the ‘Open-Source’ community they hope to gain a strong foothold
in Linux messaging as the operating system gains in popularity. (...)
Excerpt related to
direct linux:
... community and has realized tremendous growth and success as a direct result. ...
The release bodes well with Linux open source developers who generally take kindly ...
Published:
2000-07-24
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This year, the market can be summed up as 3D: Dell Direct Desktop. In comparison, Compaq and IBM are looking a little flat. (...)
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direct linux:
... Direct: The vendor sells via the Web (or phone) directly to its customers. ...
Compaq is retooling its sales models to be more direct. ...
Published:
2000-05-04
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Dell Computer announced its plans to provide Internet-based, automated customer support. (...)
Excerpt related to
direct linux:
... Handhelds | Linux Laptops from Dell | Come See the Softer Side of Linux?
| Windows 2000: Paragon for Partisans, Skewered by Skeptics | Compaq Plans Direct Sales ...
Published:
1999-09-03
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Abstract:
Through the release of Lynx’s Messenger Technology code to the ‘Open-Source’ community they hope to gain a strong foothold
in Linux messaging as the operating system gains in popularity. (...)
Excerpt related to
direct linux:
... community and has realized tremendous growth and success as a direct result. ...
The release bodes well with Linux open source developers who generally take kindly ...
Published:
2000-07-24
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Abstract:
Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to make the source code of its Solaris operating system freely available to the public. (...)
Excerpt related to
direct linux:
... Sun is likely trying to appropriate some of that momentum. Although Sun denies it, this appears to be
(at least in part) a direct shot across Linux's bow. ...
Published:
1999-10-06
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Linus Torvalds and the Linux community released another test version of the Linux 2.4 kernel in late May, 2000. New features
are delaying this version which was originally scheduled for October 1999. (...)
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direct linux:
At Least It Hasn’t Been Renamed Linux 2001. ... Industry observers now expect Linux
2.4 to be finished no earlier than year-end 2000. ...
Published:
2000-07-06
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Abstract:
Red Hat, Inc., and Dell Computer Corporation today extended their strategic alliance, with Dell committing to factory-install
Red Hat Linux on all future and currently shipping Dell« PowerEdge« server models. (...)
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direct linux:
Dell to Factory-Install Red Hat Linux on Servers. ... The first is that Linux
still lacks applications relative to the quantity available for Windows NT. ...
Published:
1999-12-15
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Abstract:
This complete rating detail report covers the vendor or provider's responses to TEC's comprehensive research model. The report
answers your concerns about how your chosen vendors will support your requirements. (...)
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direct linux:
... Net Direct Open Source and Linux, IT Services Software Evaluation Report;
Openbravo Training, Support, Consulting, and Outsourcing Open Source and Linux, IT ...
Published:
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Abstract:
GMAC is pushing for enterprise-wide web enablement of existing IT assets to support customer self-service platforms. NEON
Systems’ Shadow Direct product gives them access to legacy ADABAS databases in a real-time Internet environment. (...)
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direct linux:
GMAC Web-Enables Legacy Data With NEON Systems Shadow Direct. ... Nelson explained the process
that led to his company's selection of Shadow Direct. ...
Published:
2001-03-05
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Abstract:
Red Hat still controls the Linux market, but now it’s getting some competition from SuSE, Caldera, and TurboLinux. (...)
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Red Hat still controls the Linux market, but now it’s getting some competition from SuSE, Caldera, and TurboLinux.
Published:
2000-09-13
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Abstract:
In the U.S. desktop PC market, Hewlett Packard and Gateway have been closely embroiled for the #3 position in the market.
This trend will not continue. TEC forecasts a widening lead for HP throughout 2000. (...)
Excerpt related to
direct linux:
... Gateway takes the lead in direct sales over HP - it's bested only by Dell ...
Later in 2000, Gateway will be introducing a line of Linux-based Internet appliances ...
Published:
2000-05-26
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Abstract:
Netpliance, Inc., whose i-opener could be considered the first Internet appliance, recently added functionality, but also
decided to raise its hardware “membership kit” price from $99 (down from its normal $199) to $399, in an effort to get profits
from more than its online services. Will people be w (...)
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direct linux:
... As part of the new service package, i-opener customers will be able to alert one another and chat live
for the first time with iChime Direct Messaging using an ...
Published:
2000-07-24
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Abstract:
Sun Microsystems Inc. is working towards eventually "community sourcing" as much of its software as possible, according to
company Co-founder and Chief Scientist Bill Joy. (...)
Excerpt related to
direct linux:
... open source" licensing, this announcement is yet another shot at the Linux community
and ... need for source code, end-users can expect to see direct benefits from ...
Published:
1999-11-24
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Abstract:
Next Generation Windows Services? How about Next Generation Microsoft? We outline how the ongoing legal delays will undermine
the new Microsoft.NET initiative, as Microsoft goes from being predator in the last century to become this century’s favorite
prey. (...)
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direct linux:
... October 2000: US Supreme Court receives case on direct appeal from the United States
... but developers won't. In three more years, Java/Linux application servers ...
Published:
2000-07-28
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Abstract:
Sun Microsystems Inc. has launched an "early access" program for its StarPortal desktop productivity suite. (...)
Excerpt related to
direct linux:
... $500 or $600.). This announcement should have no direct impact on those users who shun
the ASP-based computing model. However, if ...
Published:
2000-01-10
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Abstract:
Microsoft Corp. announced on September 20th that it will purchase privately held Softway Systems Inc., a developer of Unix/NT
interoperability software. (...)
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direct linux:
... It is less clear whether this move is a direct response to Linux's
increasing market presence. Softway's Interix supports the Linux ...
Published:
1999-09-29
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Abstract:
Settlement talks between the U.S. Department of Justice and Microsoft broke down, leading to a historic ruling against the
software giant. A breakup of Microsoft is looking more likely. (...)
Excerpt related to
direct linux:
... court-ordered breakup of the software titan and a direct appeal to ...
products competitive to Microsoft - AOL's Netscape Navigator, Red Hat Linux - remember that ...
Published:
2000-04-26
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Abstract:
The Linux and Open Source IT Services (Excel Format) RFP Template covers industry-standard functional criteria of Excel Format
that can help you easily gather and prioritize your business needs in a simple and categorized excel document. More than a
RFP template, it is a working document that serves as a (...)
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direct linux:
... concerning the product, and of perhaps longer term interest provide direct assistance
in the ... Profile, Linux and Open Source IT Services RFP Template (Excel). ...
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