Linux distributor Red Hat has launched a public beta co-marketing initiative of its enterprise platform as a software service in cooperation with Amazon.

Talking in an interview with InformationWeek Linus Torvalds revealed what features and functions we can look forward to from the Linux kernel in the near future, what direction development will take, and what his views are on the continual accusations by Microsoft.

Cliff Biffle, a US blogger, accuses Asus of infringements against the GPL with the software on ist Eee PC.

A recent survey by Techconsult reveals that Linux is currently deployed by less than one in five mid-sized enterprises.

IBM has published plans for its own network service for IT infrastructures under the "Blue Cloud" heading.

The quick guide gives a short and understandable explanation of the objectives of version 3 of the GPL; recent discussions on GPLv3 had caused many developers to forget the generic purpose of the license – guaranteeing the freedom of software development.

The Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization, has just launched its third desktop Linux survey and is aiming to promote the development of Linux desktops.

The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has recognized two Microsoft licenses and granted them the status of Open Source licenses.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has again demanded license payments from Red Hat users.