SCO Group Dodges Bankruptcy By Selling Unix Biz
The SCO Group has an awful reputation; it's known for being lawsuit-happy to the point of chasing after IBM, Novell, and even AutoZone and DaimlerChrysler in the recent past.

Date: 2009-06-30

Unix Still Fit As 40th Birthday Approaches
It might be time to start sending out invitations and interviewing cake decorators. Soon enough, the operating system that's near and dear to your hearts will be celebrating its 40th birthday. Ken Thompson started working on what would become Unix in August of 1969. Dennis Ritchie, Doug McIlroy, Joe Ossanna, and Rudd Canaday joined him soon enough.

Date: 2009-06-05

HP Gives Unix A Pat On The Back
Other operating systems may get a lot more play in the press, but it looks like Unix still has some friends in high places. Not too long ago, Hewlett-Packard acknowledged Unix in a couple of rather important ways.

Date: 2009-05-12

Making Unix Play Well With Others
Gather together a bunch of people who speak different languages, and it is, believe it or not, possible to accomplish things. You'll just have to put up with what looks like a game of charades or long pauses while everyone uses different dictionaries. It's best to skip that sort of stuff when dealing with operating systems.

Date: 2009-04-15

Sun Number One In Thailand's Unix Server Market
It may not seem like a big deal for a company to top the revenue charts in one nation; there are, after all, around 193 countries in the world (depending on what definition you want to use). Still, Sun Microsystems has come out ahead in Thailand's Unix server market, and the development is worth noting.

Date: 2009-03-31

IBM Finally Strikes At Microsoft?
Earlier this week the rumour mill was abuzz with talk of Sun being bought by IBM. I am skeptical and I have to wonder what exactly IBM hopes to gain in this acquisition. Most of the software and services owned by Sun are technologies for which IBM already has solutions.

Date: 2009-03-20

New Opengear Console Server To Be Unix Compatible
Opengear, a leading provider of next-generation console server solutions, yesterday announced its record order bookings, largely due to its (open source) channel, according to a report. Opengear generating 75 percent of its revenue via partners, recently has put in place a very aggressive partnering programoffering channel partners 25% margins, to further speed out-of-band management solutions sales.

Date: 2009-02-25

Unique Moment In Unix Time Approaching
Ever stare at your digital watch at around 11:11 on November 11th? This story's for you. Fans of the hockey mask-wearing killer called Jason may get a kick out of it, too, as it seems a special moment in Unix time will fall on a date near and dear to their hearts.

Date: 2009-02-06