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    Four new versions of Linux have been certified to comply with guidelines set down by the Linux Standard Base.

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    Novell didn't invent certifications, but it did pioneer their value in the marketplace. Recent updates to the CNE program have reinvigorated the certification. Before charting your course toward the CNE, here's what you should know.

  • Have (IT) certs will travel?

    Is certification better than experience? Here's what industry analysts and IT professionals have to say, including issues with MCSE.

  • Professor gives Cisco manual away for free

    Computing instructor Matt Basham's suggestions for improving Cisco Systems' official training manuals fell on deaf ears for years. But he appears to have the networking giant's attention now.

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    Four new versions of Linux have been certified to comply with guidelines set down by the Linux Standard Base.

  • Lindows--low cost, but a changed tune

    Lindows.com, maker of a Linux-based operating system originally designed to run popular Windows programs, is offering PC makers a flat-rate licensing plan for its OS, in contrast to the per-unit fees charged by Microsoft and others.

  • UnitedLinux won't tip Red Hat

    A move by four sellers of Linux to unite behind a single version of the operating system might help those allies--and boost Linux's popularity--but it isn't likely to dent the dominance of the top dog, Red Hat.

  • Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox

    If data security is paramount, the DataTraveler BlackBox is the USB flash drive of choice, despite its relatively high cost.

  • Asus M50Vm

    The M50Vm is a great mid-weight laptop, with a few years of longevity in it as well. And at AU$1,999, it's definitely worth a look.

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