Ik lees op /. dat Novell de langverwachte Linux versie van zijn Network Directory Services heeft uitgebracht. De software wordt niet onder een open source licentie gereleased, dus je kunt niet ff de source van een FTP wegplukken en maken (stoere praat van een Windoos gebruiker 
). Een licentie voor NDS eDirectory kost 2 dollar per user en voor NDS Corporate wordt een bedrag van $26 per user gevraagd:
Novell has announced the immediate availability of NDS eDirectory and NDS Corporate Edition for Linux, expanding its leading portfolio of Net services software products across all types of networks and all leading operating systems. Integrated access to NDS eDirectory and Corporate Edition offers organizations significant new advantages, including the ability to simplify and secure management of Linux users and groups across the Net, strengthening Linux as a platform for e-business. Additionally, eDirectory for Linux enables customers to seamlessly integrate and manage their cross-platform networks.[...] NDS eDirectory is a full-service, open standards-based directory that is the foundation for managing network resources across all leading operating systems in one Net environments. By managing and securing resources across the net, NDS eDirectory eliminates the gap between enterprise and Internet, enabling Linux users to build and manage secure and customized relationships with customers and partners who want to use the Web as a primary channel for conducting business. NDS eDirectory will allow customers to integrate their existing mix of Unix, NetWare, Linux, Windows 2000 and Windows NT servers and clients under a single directory structure. NDS Corporate Edition provides the ability to manage Linux users and groups in addition to all of the NDS eDirectory functionality. Linux users can expect dramatic reduction in administration costs by having a centralized user management platform and a single point of administration for user profiles.
[...] Pricing and Availability
Licenses for NDS eDirectory are available today for $2 USD per user. Licenses for NDS Corporate Edition are also available today for $26 USD per user. Licenses for both products can be purchased from an authorized Novell reseller or by contacting Novell directly at (888) 321-4272 or at shopnovell.
For ISVs and developers, Novell is offering a free 100-user license copy of eDirectory aimed to foster development of directory-enabled applications and services. Customers who are currently using a competing LDAP directory can get matching user licenses for NDS eDirectory at no charge, and pay only for the maintenance fees (for upgrade protection).
Voor professionele 3D Modellers is het prettig om te weten dat Alias|Wavefront een Linux versie van de Maya Batch Renderer heeft uitgebracht.
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