OPEN SOURCE STARTUP

Former Microsoft executive, Brad Silverberg, has invested in SourceLabs. I honestly don't know much about the open-source software trend, but you can check out Marc Canter's blog who's a big advocate.

A team of computer industry veterans, including a former Microsoft executive, are launching an open-source company that aims to be the Dell of the software industry.

The company, called SourceLabs, will provide certification, testing and ongoing support services for open-source software components. On Tuesday, the company announced that it has received $3.5 million in initial funding from Ignition Partners and Index Ventures.

The idea behind SourceLabs is that corporate customers need a reliable partner to procure and maintain open-source products... (full article)