LinuxWorld Expo 2005 in a nutshell

NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: PHIL HOCHMUTH ON LINUX
08/15/05
Today's focus: LinuxWorld Expo 2005 in a nutshell

Dear networking.world@gmail.com,

In this issue:

* Happenings and mutterings at LinuxWorld San Francisco 2005
* Links related to Linux
* Featured reader resource
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Today's focus: LinuxWorld Expo 2005 in a nutshell

By Phil Hochmuth

While I was not able to attend LinuxWorld in San Francisco last
week, Network World was all over the show with reporters and
affiliates covering the event.

Some of the highlights of the show includes a keynote speech by
Martin Fink, HP's vice president of Linux, who challenged rivals
IBM and Sun to get behind open source licensing more
whole-heartedly.

Specifically, Fink took aim at Big Blue's IBM Public License,
and Sun's Common Development and Distribution Model, under which
Solaris 10 is licensed. He said too many licenses will end up
confusing users interested in open source, and could lead to
legal conflicts down the road. Fink's main point: the GNU Public
License (GPL) is the way to go. More on this story here
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllinux5026>.

My colleague Jennifer Mears scored an interesting interview with
Microsoft's top Linux guru (yes, Microsoft has one) Bill Hilf,
director for Microsoft's platform technology strategy
organization. In the chat, the former IBM open source
technologist discusses his 300-machine Linux lab, the difference
between Microsoft and IBM, and how folks in the open source
community and in Redmond accepted him in his new role. Read the
Hilf interview here <http://www.networkworld.com/nllinux5027>.

And to get a feel for what was going on at the show sessions and
on the floor, check out Jennifer's LinuxWorld notebook, where
you can read more about Microsoft's Hilf, new Linux strategies
for big systems vendors such as HP and IBM, and one
technologist's view on just how safe the Linux operating system
really is. The LinuxWorld Reporter's Notebook is here
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/081005-linuxworld.html?rl>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Cisco to double Catalyst 6500 switch capacity in coming
months, report says
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllinux5028>

2. Ex WorldCom CFO Sullivan gets 5 years in jail
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllinux5029>

3. Microsoft open source exec: Not the loneliest guy in Redmond
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllinux4842>

4. Cisco mulls acquiring Nokia, report says
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllinux5030>

5. IT staff shortage looming
<http://www.networkworld.com/nllinux5031>
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To contact: Phil Hochmuth

Phil Hochmuth is a Network World Senior Editor and a former
systems integrator. You can reach him at
<mailto:phochmut@nww.com>.
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Register now and get a free copy of Network World's Got VoIP?
Executive Guide, which outlines the keys to successful VoIP
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