Looking to make inroads in the Chinese marketplace, IBM on Wednesday launched its IBM DB2 Linux Mobilization Program, to accelerate use of the DB2 database in that country. The company also has forged a partnership with Chinese Linux vendor Red Flag Software to promote Linux-based DB2 information management solutions in China. The first deliverable from this collaboration will be the bundling of DB2 Express, which is a version of the database built for smaller companies, with Red Flag’s Linux for use at small and midsized companies in China. IBM and China already operate a Linux Solution Cooperation Center, to help customers make their programs available for Linux. Additionally, the 150 Linux developers at the center also provide training for Linux professionals in China. Technology Industry