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# Novell confirmed a $2bn purchase offer from Elliot Associates. Interesting perspectives on Elliot’s offer for Novell from Linuxquestions, Andy Updegrove, and Matt Asay.
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# Novell reshuffled its Linux business into Security, Management and Operating Platforms business unit.
# HP partnered with Red Hat, Novell and Microsoft to target Sun migrations.
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