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DAILY NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE GLOBAL GRID COMMUNITY / AUGUST 11, 2003; VOL. 2 NO. 32
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Breaking News - Operating Systems & Middleware:
Sun Joins OSDL; Strengthens Commitment To Linux
Sun Microsystems, Inc. and the Open Source Development Lab (OSDL), a global
consortium of leading technology companies dedicated to accelerating the
adoption of Linux, announced that Sun Microsystems has joined OSDL to help
drive the development of open-standard software including Linux and to lend
its expertise in the data center and carrier-grade markets. Through its
membership with OSDL, Sun will participate in both the Carrier Grade Linux and
Data Center Linux working groups to help advance the use of the Linux
operating system and its functionality in the enterprise and
telecommunications environments.
"Sun has been an instrumental figure within the open-source community, having
contributed a wealth of resources and technology to leading open-source
projects, including OpenOffice.org, GNOME.org, Mozilla.org, NetBeans.org,
JXTA.org and the Grid Engine Project," said John Loiacono, vice president,
operating platforms group, Sun Microsystems. "As a new member of OSDL, Sun
brings its unwavering commitment to open-standards and continuing innovation
in open technologies such as the Java technology platform."
Sun is one of the largest providers of intellectual property to the open-
source community and its strategic relationship with OSDL is an important
extension of this effort. Sun also remains largely involved with complementary
initiatives such as the Java Community Process, an open organization of
international Java technology developers and licensees whose charter is to
develop and revise technology specifications, reference implementations and
technology compatibility kits. Additionally, Sun brings a variety of resources
to OSDL, including a roster of proven technology solutions tailored to the
data center and carrier-grade markets, along with a network of industry
partners. Community members and customers can learn more about Sun's role in
these initiatives through SunSource.net, a Web site created by the Sun Open
Source Program dedicated to Sun's involvement in free and open-source
projects.
"Sun has been a significant contributor to the open source movement for
years," said Stuart Cohen, CEO of OSDL. "Their breadth of technical and
marketplace expertise is a welcome addition to the Lab's membership and we
look forward to their contributions to our Linux initiatives."
Backed by Computer Associates, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, I.B.M., Intel, NEC
and other leading enterprise computing companies, OSDL provides engineering
and technical assistance to Linux developers worldwide with state-of-the-art
data centers in Japan and the United States. OSDL also coordinates technical
working groups focused on hardening Linux for data center and carrier-grade
computing environments.
About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The
Computer" -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. to its position as a
leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that
make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the
World Wide Web at www.sun.com/.
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