NetApp, Novell join Linux group
NetApp, Novell join Linux group
Storage vendor Network Appliance and network operating systems provider Novell have become the latest companies to throw their lot in with one of the key groups driving the enterprise adoption of Linux.
Both companies have joined the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), which is funded by some of the leading IT vendors, including, HP, IBM and Sun.
Suresh Vasudevan, Vice President of Product Marketing at NetApp said its membership of the OSDL was indicative of the move by Linux into the mainstream within large enterprises. "Linux is creating new challenges for storage. By working closely with OSDL, we can better address these challenges with innovative and cost effective storage solutions that can accelerate the adoption of Linux in the enterprise."
"OSDL's Data Centre Linux Working Group includes more than 20 of the world's leading vendors at the centre of Linux standardisation, all working together to grow the market for Linux even faster," said Stuart Cohen, CEO of OSDL. "Network Appliance brings us key networked storage expertise for Linux environments that will accelerate our progress in helping deliver Linux solutions to enterprise customers."
Novell's entry represents another step further away from the Unix environment, having formerly owned the Unix O/S before selling it to SCO, which is currently involved in a legal battle over the alleged use of its proprietary Unix code in Linux. Last month, Novell announced that it had agreed to acquire enterprise Linux company SUSE Linux, thus enhancing its ability to provide services and support on the Linux platform.
Novell will participate in a number of OSDL initiatives including the Data Centre Linux (DCL) working group. This working group is focused on the business-hardening of Linux for use in the Data Centre. In addition, Novell joins a growing number of OSDL members interested in creating a working group initiative for Linux on the desktop.
"Novell's unique perspective on global enterprise computing software is a welcome addition to OSDL," said Stuart Cohen, OSDL CEO. "We expect Novell to be a significant contributor to virtually all of our industry initiatives, as well as to the overall mission of the Lab.''
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