Judging from an internal memo sent by Novell vice chairman Chris Stone, one might conclude that Novell is having a bit of an idenitity crisis. His memo was quite clear. It states that the employees need to focus on both, “Linux and open-source platforms and related services, and a series of strategic customer solutions based on identity management”.

“These are both significant growth opportunities and markets where Novell already has substantial expertise and presence,” Stone said in the memo. “In combination, these represent the core strategy of the company.

“In order to align Novell’s product development efforts with our corporate strategy and go-to-market model, I am announcing some organizational changes, effective immediately.”