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    Microsoft is refining its "Get the Facts" Linux attack, taking specific aim at Red Hat, Novell and IBM rather than the broader movement around the open-source operating system.

  • Red Hat liberates low-end Linux

    Linux seller Red Hat has moved to a strategy that lets it adopt the latest technology more aggressively for its lower-end products, a strategy that will become visible March 31 with the release of Red Hat Linux 9, code-named Shrike.

  • Linux lover gets window washed

    Linux users who pride themselves on never having to system-backup, wipe and reinstall, should remember the old adage: "pride comes before a fall". Here's what happened to one user who found it necessary to reinstall.

  • Virtual machines 101

    Virtual machines gained popularity as a way to emulate Windows on Mac OS or Linux. ZDNet Australia looks at the two most popular packages.

  • WinXP: an OS for Linux lovers

    Despite all of its automation and graphical splendor, Windows XP brings its share of quirks to the table. Bill O'Brien believes that Microsoft has finally made an operating system that Linux users will love.

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    Linux Mint takes Ubuntu and applies a fresh coat of paint to the interface as well as adding a number of helpful utilities.

  • Microsoft to take direct shots at Linux rivals

    Microsoft is refining its "Get the Facts" Linux attack, taking specific aim at Red Hat, Novell and IBM rather than the broader movement around the open-source operating system.

  • Virtual machines 101

    Virtual machines gained popularity as a way to emulate Windows on Mac OS or Linux. ZDNet Australia looks at the two most popular packages.

  • Upgrading to Snow Leopard

    Two weeks after the release and one update to 10.6.1 later, it was time to upgrade from OS X 10.5 Leopard to OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Just how hands-free and painless was this upgrade going to be?

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    Despite a rocky beginning, intrusion detection and prevention systems are an important part of any security arsenal. We road-test six hardware and software-based systems.

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  • SuSE Linux Desktop

    Can you use a Linux system successfully in a Windows-dominated environment? That's what SuSE's Linux Desktop is designed to facilitate. We find that you can, although there are plenty of glitches to iron out.

  • Tech Guide: Build your own Linux server

    Want to give an old PC a new lease of life? Why not transform it into a Linux server for your home/small business network?

  • Almost as good as being there

    Virtual machines gained popularity as a way to emulate Windows on Mac OS or Linux. ZDNet Australia looks at the two most popular packages.

  • WinXP: an OS for Linux lovers

    Despite all of its automation and graphical splendor, Windows XP brings its share of quirks to the table. Bill O'Brien believes that Microsoft has finally made an operating system that Linux users will love.

  • Best budget business desktops

    Looking for an affordable business desktop to roll out? We look at the major players available in the market today.

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