Novell is the only global commercial Linux supplier to
have joined the China Linux Standards Group from its foundation in
April and has approval from China's Ministry of Information
Industry to develop and define essential standards for
Linux-related architectures in China.
This reflected, said Luo Wei, marketing and channel director of
Novell China, "both the China Linux Standards Group's high opinion
of Novell and Novell's commitment to a greater focus on the Chinese
market".
"Novell believes," he said, "that the Chinese Linux Standards
Group will play an important role in the development of the Chinese
Linux industry, and, subsequently, the development of the global
Linux industry."
Representatives from Novell China will work with the Standards
Group's officials and other members to contribute to the group's
Linux standardisation initiatives and education efforts.
"We are pleased to see that Novell fully supports Chinese Linux
standards," said Doctor Zhang Hongfen, head of the China Linux
Standard Group. "Novell's membership will contribute significantly
to the definition of Chinese Linux standards.
"Novell has been extensively involved in the definition of
international software standards, with abundant experience in this
field and a good relationship with global technology communities.
This will help our group stay informed on the latest Linux trends
in a timely and effective manner."
Novell will participate with other members to co-ordinate input
from various local and national software development communities
and Chinese enterprises, and provide Linux consulting and guidance
to Chinese IT scholars and experts.
This initiative is expected to significantly shape the emerging
Linux market in China.
Written by
LinuxWorld staff