independent software vendors

Many independent software vendors will stop supporting Windows XP by the end of 2013 which could cause problems for organizations that haven't migrated.

Cyber Cynic: "Much as I hate to admit it, Microsoft does some things better, much better, than Linux. Number one with a bullet is how Microsoft helps programmers and ISVs (independent software vendors).

MSDN (Microsoft Software Developer Network) is a wonderful online developer resource. Linux has had nothing to compare."

Despite claims that no VCs would ever invest in companies without patents, we've been seeing more and more VCs moving over to the side of recognizing that patents are more often hindering their portfolio companies rather than helping them -- and these are some of the most respected VCs around these days.

The VAR Guy: "More than 2,000 independent software vendors (ISVs) have signed up for the SUSE Appliance Program — which is less than a month old.

Pretty darn impressive, assuming those ISVs move forward with Novell."

Cyber Cynic: "But now Novell has made it downright easy and -- pay attention ISVs (independent software vendors) -- they'll also support your particular house-brand Linux when you take it to market."

Did you know that industry analysts are predicting that software appliances will play a key role in the future of application deployment?

See why independent software vendors (ISVs) have been looking at this latest software-distribution model as the next generation delivery model for their solutions, and why Novell is leading the way with tools for building and managing software appliances!

Learn how to simplify management, increase security and ease deployment!

Astrum Inc., a software security company in Carrollton, Texas, has filed suit against Novell Inc.

Astrum claims that Novell violated its contract regarding development of the mini-operating system appliance that Novell launched last month.

Novell’s JeOS or Just enough Operating System, is a miniature version of the SUSE Linux Enterprise OS, which was created to help independent software vendors develop or deploy new SUSE-based applications easier and faster.