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Monday 2 June 2008, 11:56 AM
Novell's Linux business - less dependent on Microsoft
People have criticised Novell for relying on Microsoft to bring in Linux business, which is a bit like a blood bank relying on supplies from Dracula.
But its latest results show Novell is starting to thrive in Linux and - commentators say - getting less dependent on the controversial Microsoft partnership.
Novell's quarterly results show a 31 percent growth year on year, and "our non-Microsoft- related Linux business is growing," according to a comment CNet blogger Matt Asay got from Novell's head of Linux marketing Justin Stienman.
"This is very, very good news, even if Novell refuses to wholly disown its Redmond uncle," says Asay. "Increasing independence from Microsoft is good for Novell's long-term health and it's good for true competition in the Linux market."
But its latest results show Novell is starting to thrive in Linux and - commentators say - getting less dependent on the controversial Microsoft partnership.
Novell's quarterly results show a 31 percent growth year on year, and "our non-Microsoft- related Linux business is growing," according to a comment CNet blogger Matt Asay got from Novell's head of Linux marketing Justin Stienman.
"This is very, very good news, even if Novell refuses to wholly disown its Redmond uncle," says Asay. "Increasing independence from Microsoft is good for Novell's long-term health and it's good for true competition in the Linux market."
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