UNIX

Compaq to Open Tru64 Unix?

by R. Krause ... to Open Tru64 Unix? R. Krause - July 12, 2000 Event Summary. ... Compaq Computer Corp. is considering releasing source code for its Tru64 Unix operating system. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/07/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_07_12_00_1.asp - 6k - 2000-07-12 Summary: In what may be an attempt to cash in on the open source OS game, Compaq is hinting it may open some parts of the source code for its Tru64 Unix operating system.

Microsoft Windows Services For Unix – SFU = DOA?

by C. McNulty ... Windows Services For Unix - SFU = DOA? C. McNulty - May 26, 2000 Event Summary. LAS VEGAS, NV [9 May 2000] At NetWorld+Interop 2000, Microsoft Corp. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/05/news_analysis/NA_HW_CFM_05_26_00_1.asp - 6k - 2000-05-26 Summary: Microsoft is about to start charging US$149 for its limited collection of Unix-compatible utilities for Windows NT/2000 clients. We forecast a minimal market for this product.

IBM’s Unix Servers Eclipse Sun

by R. Krause ... Unix Servers Eclipse Sun R. Krause - March 31st, 2000 Event Summary. [Reuters] March 10, 2000. NEW YORK - IBM Corp. sold nearly three ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/03/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_03_31_00_1.asp - 9k - 2000-03-31 Summary: IBM’s latest RS/6000 server, the high-end S80, outsold Sun Microsystems’ E10000 by almost three-to-one in the fourth quarter. Who cares – it’s the performance and price that may end up burning Sun.

IBM Aims Renamed UNIX Server at Sun

by R. Krause ... Aims Renamed UNIX Server at Sun R. Krause - November 2, 2000 Event Summary. ... (1) SPECjbb2000. Top Java performance for UNIX 133,251 messages per second. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/11/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_11_02_00_1.asp - 12k - 2000-11-02 Summary: In the latest phase of its campaign to unseat Sun as the dominant Internet server brand, IBM has released a slew of performance benchmarks for its 'eServer pSeries' UNIX server.

Microsoft to Purchase Softway Systems

by R. Krause ... Microsoft Corp. announced on September 20, 1999, that it will purchase privately held Softway Systems Inc., a developer of Unix/NT interoperability software. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/1999/09/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_9_29_99_4.asp - 5k - 1999-09-29 Summary: Microsoft Corp. announced on September 20th that it will purchase privately held Softway Systems Inc., a developer of Unix/NT interoperability software.

Compaq's Alpha - Moving Toward Its Omega?

by R. Krause ... architectures. The other strength is Alpha's ability to run multiple OSes: Windows NT, Unix (Compaq's "Tru64 Unix"), Linux, and VMS. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/1999/08/research_notes/PN_HW_RAK_8_99_1.asp - 14k - 1999-08-01 Summary: Compaq's powerful Alpha processor is reaching a crucial juncture - will Compaq expend the effort necessary for it to challenge Intel's dominance, or is it destined to become another Betamax (great technology with no market)?

SSA Seeks Support from Synquest

by Steve McVey ... rival mid-market ERP vendor JD Edwards announced a similar alliance, SSA's move is an attempt to reverse the lack of market enthusiasm for its Unix products, a ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/10/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_10_1_99_1.asp - 6k - 1999-10-01 Summary: 'Extending its portfolio of solutions to the industrial sector, System Software Associates (NASDAQ: SSAXD) today announced a joint marketing and development agreement with SynQuest, Inc. to provide an integrated supply chain solution that will allow SSA customers to drive profitability and lower costs. S

Sun to Make Solaris Source Code Available

by R. Krause ... system. (Sun's complete product line of servers and workstations run on Solaris, its version of the Unix operating system.). Sun ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/1999/10/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_10_6_99_2.asp - 6k - 1999-10-06 Summary: Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to make the source code of its Solaris operating system freely available to the public.

Microsoft Readies Win2K Datacenter for Defeaturing

by R. Krause ... The Datacenter (Win2K/DC) version of Windows 2000 has long been thought of as Microsoft's big chance to break Unix's grip on the high-end enterprise market ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_06_20_00_1.asp - 9k - 2000-06-20 Summary: Microsoft has started telling the world that the Datacenter version of Windows 2000 will not only be delayed, but also is not yet scaling up to 32-processor capability as has been promised.

Vendor Analysis: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Products Examined

by L. Taylor ... Though many IT decision makers neglect to protect their UNIX systems from viruses, research done by Kaspersky Labs indicates that Linux may be just as prone to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2002/11/research_notes/PN_ST_XLT_11_23_02_1.asp - 20k - 2002-11-23 Summary: Kaspersky Labs is no newcomer to anti-virus products. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Pleasanton, California and Cambridge, England, Kaspersky Labs has successfully branded itself as a leader in multi-platform anti-virus products. Though many IT decision makers neglect to protect their U