glad you mentioned that.. I was about to... <quote> IBM supplied the server hardware for the system and also acted as prime contractor for Belmin, the supplier responsible for the implementation of EROS software -- based on IBM's Informix U2 product -- onto the Linux open-source architecture. Cable & Wireless provided the network infrastructure and will support the hardware element of the new system.
Rebecca George, director, UK government business, IBM UK, said: "By selecting Linux for Purchase and Pay, OGC is benefiting from the value for money that open-source software can offer government IT projects." </quote> I don't think IBM being a backer of the lead story is in any way a reflection of their stance.. after all, its a body of companies and it probably came down to a vote, and they were outvoted... rgds Franki -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lanman Sent: Saturday, 21 June 2003 8:49 AM To: Newbie List Subject: Re: [newbie] Told ya, don't trust IBM Joe; Did you happen to read the "Related Articles" at the bottom of the page? I get the sneaky suspicion that IBM is either playing both sides, or it's another case of "the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing". Here's the story I'm talking about. Read the last paragraph. http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2133002,00.html Getting a little confusing, don't you think? Lanman
Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
