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  • Mozilla, Gnome mull united front against Longhorn

    As Microsoft focuses on merging its Web browser and operating system software, open-source competitors are mulling a proposal to join forces and beat the software giant to the punch.

  • Australia's 'Four Horsemen' see no limits to open-source

    A group of developers in Perth, Australia, calling themselves "The Four Horsemen" are working to ready a new open-source browser before the end of the year.

  • The struggle for the future of Linux

    The sudden prominence of Linux has elevated many programmers to celebrity status, and Miguel de Icaza is one of those who appears to enjoy the fame. ZDNet talks to him about Linux, Unix and moving Gnome into e-business.

  • Open source fans offer differing views of MS move

    Open source developers and users have always been a sceptical group, but their opinions can shift for example, their loathing of Sun Microsystems diminished as Sun stopped attacking Linux and started moving towards open source software.

  • Open-source .Net takes shape

    Builders of the Mono open-source development project released an update on Tuesday that will let programmers write Microsoft .Net applications for Linux and Unix operating systems.

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  • Innovation Series: Developers

    Though they may not be household names like Thorpie or Lleyton, local developers rank among the world's best.

  • Mozilla, Gnome take aim at Longhorn

    As Microsoft focuses on merging its Web browser and operating system software, open-source competitors are mulling a proposal to join forces and beat the software giant to the punch.

  • Open-source .Net takes shape

    Builders of the Mono open-source development project has released an update that will let programmers write Microsoft .Net applications for Linux and Unix operating systems.

  • Part II: .Net alternatives

    Microsoft would like to think it's cornered the market in Web services with .Net but there are other options. Find out what they are in the second part of this .Net series.

  • Why Apple should support Microsoft's .Net

    Will Microsoft's much-hyped .Net strategy affect the Mac world, too? Well, it just might--thanks to two open-source projects and OS X's Unix roots--and Apple should support the effort.

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Reviews (5)

  • Red Hat Linux 9.0 Professional

    Red Hat 9.0 is a boon for those who already use it, but it's too expensive to warrant a switch from Windows. Try SuSE (or the free Red Hat) for a better mix of price and features.

  • Red Hat, Sun to boost desktop Linux

    Red Hat and Sun Microsystems are gearing up to sell Linux for desktop computers, the companies' chief executives said Tuesday.

  • Novell Linux Desktop 9

    If you manage a lot of corporate desktops, then Novell's Linux Desktop is well worth a look -- particularly if you're happy with ZENworks. Linux pricing and Novell's corporate-style support could make this a useful option for business.

  • LindowsOS 4.0

    LindowsOS 4.0 remains the easiest Linux distribution around, but its software subscription scheme can get pricey. We'd also prefer more bundled applications.

  • Mandrake 8.1 offers superior server platform

    Mandrake Linux 8.1 represents a significant step toward a serious, reliable alternative to Microsoft Windows' server and desktop operating systems.

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