Lead Story: China's 'Red flag' goes open
Last year, a number of Chinese software companies joined forces with overseas vendors such as IBM Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Intel Corp, and Novell Inc. to form the China Open Source Software Promotion Alliance, China's first Open Source software organization. The objectives of the alliance include co-operative Linux development, promotion of Open Source development and application in China, driving exchanges and co-operation among Open Source communities in northeast Asia, and making contributions to the international Open Source community.
Big Gun: Alan Cox
Welshman Alan Cox is a renowned Linux guru, now working full-time at Red Hat. Founded in 1993, Red Hat is the premier Linux and Open Source provider. It serves global enterprises through technology and services made possible by the Open Source model. Solutions include Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating platforms, sold through a subscription model, and a broad range of services: consulting, 24x7 support, Red Hat Network. Red Hat's global training program operates in more than 60 locations worldwide and features RHCE, the global standard Linux certification.
