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Barracuda And OIN Join Together
By Marisa | October 23, 2007
I know that some of you who read this blog are interested in Linux. I remember when the ISP where I used to work paid nothing for their Linux installations. I also remember when they were informed that they’d need to pay a yearly fee for the security updates. At the time, that didn’t sit right with me but I wasn’t the sys admin so I just observed. Still, Linux was supposed to be open source, or at least that’s what I’d been told.
Back in 2005, Open Invention Network (OIN) was launched with the purpose of furthering the Linux System by acquiring and making available their patents. With Linux freely available, not only can developers continue to work and collaborate on the Linux system, but companies can feel confident in using and investing in a system that is driven by innovation. This commitment to an open Linux Ecosystem ensure the continue growth and development of Linux.
According to a recent press release, Barracuda Networks has signed a license agreement with OIN. Barracuda Networks, Inc., is one of the leaders in email and Web security hardware, IM protection, Spam Filter and Firewalls. Operating since 2002, it supplies over 50,000 companies with network protection solutions, including IBM, FedEx and Harvard University. A large number of Barracuda Networks’ products use the Linux OS.
According to the release:
“As we grow the Linux Ecosystem, we are pleased to have Barracuda Networks become a licensee,” said Jerry Rosenthal, CEO of Open Invention Network. “Barracuda Networks is one of a growing number of companies that value the openness and collaborative culture of the Linux and open source communities.”
“Barracuda Networks is strongly committed to promoting the use and adoption of open source software,” said Dean Drako, president and CEO of Barracuda Networks. “We are proud to support Open Invention Network in its mission.”
Barracuda Networks is an active member of the open source and free software communities, donating hardware, code, funds and other resources to fuel open source technology innovation and collaboration. Barracuda Networks combines its own technology with open source technology to provide affordable, easy-to-use and powerful network security appliances.
This appears to be a significant step in the right direction for the further development of Linux. And yes, I am running a Linux OS on one of my machines. If you’re not, what are you waiting for? Pick up an old computer and install it now. Maybe someday, open source will rule the world.
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