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  • One city's move to open source

    In Mannheim, a preference for "open" standards -- not cost -- is driving the German city's shift to Linux.

  • Tech tips: Administering Windows from Linux

    Terminal Services provides handy remote administration capabilities--and now, it's not limited to Windows. See how rdesktop allows Linux systems to connect to Terminal Services and administer Windows systems.

  • Comparing four major Linux distributions

    With dozens of Linux distributions to choose from, it can be difficult to select the distribution that’s right for a particular environment. How do Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSE measure up?

  • Open-source Mambo project faces rift

    Backers of Mambo are deeply divided over how to govern the open-source project.

  • Linux brings hope to Spain's poor

    The rural Spanish region of Extremadura has seized on the potential of open-source software to improve the lot of its citizens and kick start the local economy.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Comparing four major Linux distributions

    With dozens of Linux distributions to choose from, it can be difficult to select the distribution that’s right for a particular environment. How do Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSE measure up?

  • Ubuntu Linux 5.10

    Ubuntu is a well integrated, practical and absolutely free Linux distribution. There may be worries about support, but the Canonical organisation is building a good reputation and the head of steam in the wider Ubuntu community should provide decent local support from third parties, too.

  • Palm handed open-source browser

    Linux Labs has released a beta version of a Web browser for wireless-enabled Palm handhelds.

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