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With most folks focused on LinuxWorld Expo, many open source companies failed to promote their channel and reseller strategies at this week's CompTIA Breakaway conference in Orlando. That's alarming to The VAR Guy. Here's why.

Novell Channel Chief Pat Bernard has left the company, and Tim Wolfe (pictured) is now serving as acting VP of global channel sales. Has Bernard landed a new job elsewhere? The VAR Guy is digging for answers.

Untangle, Canonical and Intel all are taking steps to get Linux installed on low-cost computers for school kids. But can Ubuntu Linux really close the digital divide? Before you answer, here's some perspective from The VAR Guy.

Should managed service providers start adding Linux-type devices to their hardware as a service (HaaS) strategy? Before you answer, consider some key observations and Ubuntu trends at Canonical. Here's the scoop from MSPmentor.

As we approach next weekâ??s LinuxWorld Expo, The VAR Guy was reminded of an age-old problem: Many VARs don't know how to profit from open source. Here are eight options to solve that problem, reports The VAR Guy.

When LinuxWorld Expo kicks off August 4 in San Francisco, The VAR Guy will be tracking four key trends related to Canonical and Ubuntu Linux. Here's a look.

What happens when customers try to share and manage data between multiple SaaS (storage as a service) applications? Often, they simply can't do it. But SnapLogic, an open source startup, is striving to solve that integration problem. Here are the details from MSPmentor.

Canonical is working with partners to potentially launch Ubuntu Server appliances at LinuxWorld Expo, according to open source industry sources who met with The VAR Guy at OSCON. Here's the scoop.

Canonical is working on at least two mobile Linux projects. One called Ubuntu Netbook Remix, the other called Ubuntu for Mobile Internet Devices. So what's the difference between the two? Glad you asked. Gerry Carr, marketing manager for Canonical, described each platform during a meeting at OSCON. Here are the details.

During OSCON, Canonical and Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth described how open source can drive innovation. And he called on the Linux community not to emulate Apple innovations, but instead to leap past Apple and make Linux a piece of art on the desktop within two years. Here's a recap from The VAR Guy.

All major computer retail stores will carry computers with Ubuntu pre-installed by the end of 2008 or early 2009, predicted a Canonical manager who met with The VAR Guy at OSCON. But this isn't another desktop Linux story. Here's the scoop.

Canonical is preparing an Ubuntu Server blitz at LinuxWorld Expo in August. Alfresco, IBM, Openbravo, Zimbra and others are expected to endorse Ubuntu Server at the conference, The VAR Guy learned during meetings at OSCON. Here's the scoop.

How's this for ironic: Microsoft is actually spending some sponsorship dollars here at OSCON (Open Source Conference) 2008, but Apple is stealing the show without spending a dime. Here's how, according to The VAR Guy.

Canonical CEO and Ubuntu Linux backer Mark Shuttleworth will step into the spotlight July 22, when he keynotes OSCON (Open Source Convention) in Portland, Oregon. It will be a critical moment for Shuttleworth and the Ubuntu movement. Here's why.

Dell's Ubuntu Linux PCs now come with the latest build of the operating system, version 8.04. That may not seem like news, but it's actually a significant move by Dell.

Will Linux and open source destroy Microsoft's profits? Before you answer that question, take a look at this quick Microsoft vs. Red Hat financial analysis from The VAR Guy.

Linux redefined pricing in the operating system market. Now, Zmanda hopes to apply those same open source pricing pressures in the backup market while taking on EMC and Symantec.

Ubuntu Linux isn't just for desktop users. That will be the key message when Canonical and Openbravo demonstrate open source ERP software on Ubuntu Servers at Linuxworld in August, The VAR Guy has learned. Here's the scoop.

When it comes to hosted email, why zig when you can zag? That explains the strategy at EtomicMail, a managed service provider thatâ??s hosting Zimbra â?? the open source email platform â?? rather than Microsoft Exchange. Here's a look at EtomicMail's strategy and the growing popularity of Zimbra.

Installing Ubuntu-related software is simple, but choosing which software to install can still be a challenge. The more than 20,000 packages that Ubuntu offers up can be daunting. This is where sites like Gnomefiles.com can help. Here's how