Hewlett-Packard Co. HPQ.N is putting its weight behind personal computers that run the Linux operating system, the No. 1 personal computer and computer printer maker said on Wednesday.
Palo Alto, California-based HP said it will work with Novell Inc. NOVL.O , which sells a version of the Linux operating system, to ensure that its business customers can use the fast-growing software on its desktop and notebook computers by providing support and testing.
HP's push behind Linux comes even as the software has been the focus of a legal battle by the SCO Group Inc. SCOX.O , which says companies are distributing Linux software that is based on code from the Unix operating system, which it owns.
HP said the agreement extends a previous deal in which it has backed using Novell SuSE Linux on its larger computer servers. Linux is an open source operating system, meaning that developers can freely share and modify its software code.
The operating system has made inroads in corporate data centers, gaining ground against the Unix operating system on which it is based and other operating systems. Its traction has been slower on desktop computers, where it competes against Microsoft Corp.'s MSFT.O Windows.
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Good to see more and more companies responding to consumer and business demands for linux-based pc's. Maybe the inclusion of linux-based pc's will provide cheaper computers due to the lack of MS licensing costs.
Oracle isn't big enough?
But agreed we do need more software developers to develop for both sides.
Tax software would be great!
More educational software for kids
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