Microsoft Partners with Novell for Suse Linux
Microsoft to offer sales support and collaborate on technology
According to the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has entered into a partnership with Novell Inc. to offer sales support and technology sharing for Novell’s Suse Linux product.
While the deal has yet to be finalized, it represents a surprising new alliance between two warring sides in the operating system world. CEO Steve Ballmer made the announcement at a San Francisco news conference that Linux plays an “important role” in many companies, including Microsoft itself. “We see huge potential upside in these markets.”
Novell’s Suse Linux is currently the second largest commercial Linux distribution, with first place going to Red Hat. As a result of the announcement, shares in Novell jumped 16% to $6.79.
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