VMware opens the source code for VMware Tools
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| VMware's decision to open the source code is highly advantageous for the open
| source software community. Distributions will now be able to provide VMware
| Tools packages through standard package management systems, which means that
| users will no longer have to manually compile the kernel modules during
| installation.
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http://arstechnica.com/journals/linux.ars/2007/09/11/vmware-opens-the-source-code-for-vmware-tools
Press release:
http://www.linuxelectrons.com/news/linux/11864/vmware-unveils-vmware-tools-open-source-software
Related:
A Software Maker [VMWare] Goes Up Against Microsoft
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| When quizzed on Microsoft's plans, Mr. Ballmer replied, "Our view is
| that virtualization is something that should be built into the
| operating system."
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/24/technology/24soft.html?ex=1172898000&en=bbca645a927ef7f8&ei=5099&partner=TOPIXNEWS
http://tinyurl.com/35jkur
The VMware house of cards
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| Looking at an ESX server, you’ll find what looks like a Linux OS. This isn’t
| a secret -- VMware call this the ‘console OS’.
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http://www.venturecake.com/the-vmware-house-of-cards/
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