The Linux Executive Report from IBM
June 15, 2009
The Linux Executive Report from IBM: June 15, 2009. A monthly summary of important trends and market research, case studies and information about IBM's Linux initiatives of interest to senior management.
Linux News
The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has released version 8.4 of the PostgreSQL open source database. The new release contains 293 new or improved features, including many enhancements to make administering, querying, and programming of PostgreSQL databases easier.
An innovative collaboration between IBM, NoMachine and Novell is enabling a California hospital to improve the experience of its patients by delivering secure email and web access in patient rooms, while saving significant information technology maintenance and energy costs.
Red Hat has released the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 beta with versions for IBM POWER, System z, as well as x86, x86/64, and Itanium. The Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 beta release includes new features and capabilities, combined with enhancements in virtualization, storage/filesystem, security and developer tools. The release is expected to be generally available before the end of the year, notes Subhendu Ghosh, Red Hat Enterprise Linux product manager.
The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has released version 8.4 of the PostgreSQL open source database. The new release contains 293 new or improved features, including many enhancements to make administering, querying, and programming of PostgreSQL databases easier.