Virtual appliance maker rPath teams up with Novell
A startup called rPath, which makes virtual appliances, has partnered with Novell that allows appliances built in rPath’s platform to be based in the popular SUSE Linux operating system.
Virtual appliances, which “wrap” an application in a tiny piece of an operating system, are useful because they allow apps to run in most computer environments with minimal installation and configuration. Raleigh, N.C.-based rPath brings a strong pedigree to this market, with a staff that includes six… Continue Reading
Roundup: KnockaTV’s tough lesson, Nokia’s green phone, Slingshot Labs, Bragster, GumGum and more
1. KnockaTV a big lesson for start-ups
2. Nokia unveils handset made entirely of recycled pieces
3. Magnify.net, the DIY video platform, growing
4. Novell buys Sitescape, open source collaboration tool
5. MySpace rips-off another Facebook idea: Slingshot Labs
6. GumGum helps photographers make money on the web
7. Hollywood’s writers have voted to end strike
8. Microsoft exec calls Vista-capable machines “junk”
9. Internet phone company Vonage in financial trouble
10. Intel puts $3.5 million into bizarre idea: Bragster
KnockaTV a big lesson for… Continue Reading