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SciQuest Releases New Gene Kit

Henson's Creature Shop Picks Red Hat

SlickEdit Unveils New Release To Utilize XML, .NET, Other Tools

CEO Szulik Adds Chairman's Title at Red Hat

Linux developer replaces company founder Bob Young as chairman and adds N.C. State Chancellor Marye Anne Fox to its board of directors.

Palm Users Get New Linux-based Web Browser from Atlanta Company

Vagabond, from Linux Labs, launches 'OpenMobility' series of client-server browser applications.

Red Hat Helps Convert Credit Suisse First Boston to Linux

Latest move into enterprise market produces costs and time savings for international financial house as it drops Unix.

Linux and Software Pros Give Thumbs Up to Red Hat's Enterprise Drive

The Hatters tout their 'Advanced Server' as a less costly alternative to proprietary UNIX solutions. 'I think it's going to be taken very seriously,' says NCSU professor.

Atlanta-based Ptek Holding Sells Voicecom Operation to Gores Technology Group

Ptek says it will focus on conferencing and multimedia messaging services through its Premiere Conferencing and Xpedite names.

Can Bob Young Work Magic Again? His 'Lulu' Acquires OpenMind

Online publishing outfit, which had raised more than $3 million in venture capital, is now part of 'Lulu Press.' Five remaining employees will keep their jobs.

New Bob Young Venture 'Lulu' Acquires Tech Assets of OpenMind Publishing

OpenMind employees stay onboard as Young takes over. Company had raised $3.1 million in bid to capitalize on open-source, collaborative publishing. Young to 'bootstrap' new effort.

Durham's New Apple Store Draws Crowds, Buyers - and Some Confused Looks

Grand opening of North Carolina's first Apple retail store woos Mac fans and PC users. Some got in line at sunrise just for a free t-shirt. iPods, iMacs and software pack the store's haven for Mac drivers.

VC Profile: Piedmont Venture Partners Focuses on IT, Healthcare Companies

Charlotte firm has $45 million under management, looks for firms in Southeast with 'high quality and broad management' teams. First-round deals can reach $3 million.

Red Hat, MontaVista To Help LVL7 Sell Linux-Based Integrated Networking Software

Company says its software, known as Fastpath, establishes a universal protocol for networking equipment. That feat could help telephone and networking companies save cash and also speed up product development.

Acquisition Mode Again for Red Hat? ArsDigita Assets Latest To Be Added

Now that rumors of AOL acquiring Red Hat have died out, Durham company gets back into growth mode. New move to add 40 employees, spokeswoman says.

Rumors Now Stilled, Red Hat Focusing on New Security, Large Enterprise System Opportunities

CFO says company will unveil new partnerships and initiatives this week at Linuxworld. As red Hat prepares for move to Centennial Campus, Kevin Thompson says, 'Everyone knows who we are.'