HP opens UK Linux testing centre

HP is stepping up its interest in Linux and has set up a UK centre of excellence for Linux in Reading. The company is also planning to set up similar centres in mainland Europe and in the US. Further details weren't available on Thursday, but it's understood that Germany and Atlanta are under consideration. According to Ian Dent, HP's enterprise Linux manager, the aim of the centres is to set up scenarios "that are as close to real life as possible". The Linux facility, located at Oracle's Reading site, will be used by HP customers who want to test Linux systems in live environments.

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