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  • Next Debian Linux release imminent

    Developers of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution are frantically squashing software bugs in an effort to get version 3.1 out by the scheduled 6 June release date.

  • Debian tipped for February release

    The long-awaited next version of the Debian open-source operating system is most likely to be released in February, according to members of the Debian community.

  • First code release for Debian consortium

    A consortium of Linux vendors created to promote the commercial use of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution has released its first product, and plans more.

  • Debian Linux releases version 4.0 'Etch'

    Debian, a longstanding and steadfastly non-commercial Linux project, released version 4.0, called Etch, over the long weekend.

  • Debian leaders: Faster release cycle required

    The lack of a new stable release of Debian GNU/Linux since July 2002 is fuelling the campaigns of many candidates for the project's leadership position, with many pushing for a shorter and more regular release cycle to arrest user departures.

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  • First code release for Debian consortium

    A consortium of Linux vendors created to promote the commercial use of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution has released its first product, and plans more.

  • Why Linux isn't ready for desktops

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

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews (6)

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • XenSource XenServer 3.2

    XenServer still has a fair way to go in order to catch up to the current functionality already offered in VMWare and Microsoft's virtualisation solutions -- but it's quickly improving and is a lot more affordable.

  • 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.

  • 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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