From: Adam Flinton 

What corp app vendor isn't headed to where MS can't get at
them.......Oracle are obvious but

Sage is reacting to Navision by going to linux e.g.:

http://www.sageenterprisesolutions.com/liveweb/index.cfm?cid=245&navid=278

Nice quote:

""Anything we can do on Open Source - We do!""

oh &

http://www.sageenterprisesolutions.com/liveweb/index.cfm?cid=249&navid=278&subi
d=280

Remember Sage used to be so pro-MS it was almost a joke.

SAP too...it would seem from the below

http://rss.com.com/2100-1011_3-5053232.html?type=pt&part=rss&tag=feed&subj=news

"update Linux seller SuSE announced Thursday that it will team with
business software powerhouse SAP to offer a new set of support services for
its corporate customers.

The new support deal between the two companies is aimed at streamlining the
process for customers who run SAP business software on the SuSE Linux
Enterprise Server. SuSE said those customers can now receive centralized
support from engineers specifically trained in the combination of SuSE and
SAP software. The engineers will provide assistance ranging from help with
SAP applications to assistance with issues surrounding the Linux source
code.

In addition, SuSE said it will incorporate fixes to customer-reported bugs
into an untested patch available for immediate download on its Web site.
After assuring that the patches work with SuSE's partners' software, the
company will make a certified patch available.

The centralized support will be integrated into the company's current
support contracts. SuSE Chief Technology Officer Jurgen Geck said the
support deal with SAP is another endorsement of SuSE Linux as reliable
software for businesses.

"It's an evolution of what we're doing so far," Geck said.
"We're not alone in supporting our customers. We bring SAP along and
many others."

Support has been a concern among some companies that are considering Linux
as an alternative to Microsoft because of misconceptions about who is
responsible for the open-source operating system, which is routinely
updated by developers around the globe. By striking deals with well-known
software partners, SuSE is hoping to alleviate some of those concerns about
its version of Linux. "

& then there's Peoplesoft etc.

Interesting to see how just about all the other Corp App vendors are headed
for Lintel.

Adam

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