Sun to dual-license OpenSolaris
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| An anonymous source close to Sun revealed that the company plans to
| dual-license OpenSolaris, making the source code available under the
| GPL3 as well as the CDDL. Sun supposedly plans to complete the
| dual-licensing process after the GPL3 solidifies. At present, the
| GPL3 is still being revised.
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http://arstechndica.com/news.ars/post/20070117-8635.html
They have been taking a direct hit at GNU/Linux recently, spreading a little
FUD in the process.
Related:
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
Sun Goes After Linux
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| Sun Microsystems today announced a series of product and strategic
| updates to its Solaris operating system, adding new security and
| virtualization technologies in a renewed push into the x86 market
| and against Linux.
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| The new version of Solaris, called Solaris 10 11/06, adds Solaris
| Trusted Extensions, a data security technology that had previously
| been sold separately to selected customers.
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http://www.internetnews.com/ent-news/article.php/3653871
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