Sun Open Sources Storage Widgetry
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| Sun says it plans to open source other technologies in the coming
| months including the StorageTek QFS shared file system, StorageTek
| Storage Archive Manager, and StorageTek 5800 client interfaces and
| simulator/server.
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http://dotnet.sys-con.com/read/361247_p.htm
It doesn't say which licence, but hopefully it's Free software with no
gotchas/strings attached.
Related (old and possibly out of date):
Sun likes what it sees in the new GPL
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| And regarding Java, Schwartz said in an interview: "We did version 2
| with Java because version 3 wasn't out. When we have version 3, Java
| will likely go to 3."
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| Sun is considering the GPLv3 because it wants to appeal to developers
| who favor the GPL. Another factor is a patent protection expected to
| feature in the new version of the license, Schwartz added.
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http://news.com.com/2100-7344_3-6157761.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-20&subj=news
Sun to release OpenSolaris under GPL version 3
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| Sun is going to add the upcoming GNU General Public License version
| 3 (GPLv3) to OpenSolaris in addition to its current CDDL (Common
| Development and Distribution License).
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http://www.linux-watch.com/news/NS8979755794.html
Microsoft wants datacentres in portable cabins
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| The idea is similar to that being touted by Sun with its Project
| Blackbox and it is being pushed by Vole's Windows Live Core team
| leader James Hamilton.
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http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38760
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