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  • Red Hat's Fedora 8 hope: An all-purpose Linux foundation

    Over the years, Red Hat's Fedora has made a name for itself as a version of Linux for enthusiasts, developers, and those who want to try the latest thing in open-source software. But a curious feature of the new version 8, released Thursday, is the ability to strip out the Fedora identity altogether.

  • Red Hat ponders new JBoss strategy

    In an effort to increase revenue from its JBoss server software, Red Hat is contemplating splitting the product into two versions -- a free, unsupported product and a subscription-based supported one.

  • Red Hat lets go of Fedora Linux

    The company creates the Fedora Foundation to encourage further outside development of its free Fedora software.

  • Red Hat Linux upgrade bug hides Windows

    Red Hat's newest hobbyist and developer version of Linux, Fedora Core 2, caused trouble for some who found they couldn't start Windows after installing the Linux upgrade side-by-side with it.

  • Red Hat cancels Fedora Foundation

    Red Hat has dismantled the Fedora Foundation, an initiative conceived as an entity to provide intellectual-property protections to the open-source realm but whose mission grew impractically broad.

Features and Case Studies (14)

  • UN body releases desktop Linux guide

    A Linux desktop manual for novice PC users has been produced by a UN-funded organisation, the International Open Source Network (IOSN).

  • Red Hat sews up Linux for hobbyists

    Red Hat has released the first version of its hobbyist edition of Linux, a company executive said, as the software seller tries to improve profitability by splitting its product line.

  • Q&A: Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst

    In this candid interview with ZDNet.com.au, Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst discusses why he thinks rival VMWare will fail, how the financial crisis will be good for open source, and why cloud computing will be the future.

  • $100 Laptop: Great for the world, great for Linux

    Mike Evans from Red Hat discusses his company's involvement in the One Laptop per Child project, which aims to develop and distribute a $100 PC to millions around the world.

  • A new Vista on Linux

    Will Windows Vista provide the boost Linux has been waiting for?

Reviews (5)

  • OLPC XO

    The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is unique as the XO laptop it distributes. While the XO is not commercially available, our review provides an insight into what can be achieved in a laptop designed for children at a very low cost.

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3: An overview

    One of the newest enterprise versions of Linux on the scene is Red Hat's Enterprise Linux 3-the latest version of Red Hat's industrial strength open source server. Here's a highlight of its most important features.

  • Tech Guide: Letting in Linux

    We'll step you through the process of installing Linux alongside Windows XP so that you can boot either OS.

  • FAQ: Will your Intel-based Mac run Windows?

    Since Mac and Windows OSes now run on Intel-based hardware, shouldn't it be easy to run both on the same computer?

  • Seven mail servers tested

    Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.

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