Strategy
Competing with brains, not brawn
Wednesday, September 18, 2002
Competing with brains, not brawn
Sun To Pursue Linux Desktops?
You know you're off to a bad start when the media start to refer to your plan as a "Frankenstein-like" strategy. Of course, if the shoe fits... Perhaps all will be clear after the official announcement, but at the moment, there doesn't seem to be much reason to buy into this, unless of course, you really hate Microsoft. But even there, with all the frustration expressed with Microsoft few people appear to have taken the step of kicking them out. IDC data reveal that the penetration of Linux on the desktop has increased for six straight years - but it still rests at only a 1.7 percent share of the client market.
"Innovation" In The Eye Of The Beholder
Round-up of the latest and greatest tech offerings, including some that don't seem all that new. For example, Microsoft's 802.11 network in a box may bring a new level of ease of use to the Windows environment, but Apple - with Airport - has been offering an exceptionaly simple to use wireless network offering for several years.
Expect Further 3G Delays
Rally round the lawyers as IP issues slow adoption of the standard.
You know you're off to a bad start when the media start to refer to your plan as a "Frankenstein-like" strategy. Of course, if the shoe fits... Perhaps all will be clear after the official announcement, but at the moment, there doesn't seem to be much reason to buy into this, unless of course, you really hate Microsoft. But even there, with all the frustration expressed with Microsoft few people appear to have taken the step of kicking them out. IDC data reveal that the penetration of Linux on the desktop has increased for six straight years - but it still rests at only a 1.7 percent share of the client market.
Sun to shed light on desktop Linux plans. Linux play to be spelled out at SunNetwork conference [InfoWorld: Top News]
"Innovation" In The Eye Of The Beholder
Round-up of the latest and greatest tech offerings, including some that don't seem all that new. For example, Microsoft's 802.11 network in a box may bring a new level of ease of use to the Windows environment, but Apple - with Airport - has been offering an exceptionaly simple to use wireless network offering for several years.
DemoMobile launches high-tech hopefuls. New monitors, wireless network management, and roaming on display [InfoWorld: Top News]
Expect Further 3G Delays
Rally round the lawyers as IP issues slow adoption of the standard.
Analysis: Patent disputes could further complicate 3G. Intellectual property issues threaten to hamper 3G adoption [InfoWorld: Top News]