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  • Google Desktop released for Linux

    Google has today launched a beta version of Google Desktop search for Linux, a sign of growing support by the Internet giant for Linux on the desktop.

  • Security an ongoing problem for Debian

    Debian is facing difficulties getting timely security updates to users of its Linux distribution due to lack of manpower and software problems.

  • Fedora takes off as Red Hat declines

    The number of Web servers running Red Hat's free operating system Fedora has more than doubled over the last six months as the market share of the company's paid operating system steadily declines, according to a survey released on Monday.

  • Fedora wants to draw in women

    Open-source project Fedora has launched Fedora Women, a forum and mailing list, in an effort to encourage more female developers to participate in its community.

  • Red Hat tries again with Linux enthusiasts

    Two years after its first attempt fell short, Red Hat is trying again to reach beyond its own employees for help developing its Linux line.

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  • Why Linux isn't ready for desktops

    The Mozilla Foundation's Asa Dotzler cites four main barriers to converting Windows users.

  • Boost UNIX security with DNS restrictions

    Every server process you run on your system provides another potential point of compromise. That's why it's so often recommended that you turn off unnecessary services on Windows machines and deactivate unneeded daemons on UNIX operating systems.

  • Ubuntu carves niche in Linux landscape

    It's not easy building a new version of Linux and establishing a large following. But with the Ubuntu project, one team of programmers has managed to do just that.

  • A new Vista on Linux

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

  • 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.

Reviews (3)

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

  • Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 150d

    An appreciably large NAS server targeted for small- or home office use, above-average performance and considerable storage space make the Iomega Storcenter Pro 150d a great solution for data archiving and backing up PCs in your office.

  • 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.

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