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• Novice PC users more likely to embrace Linux

  Linux advocates hoping to convert Windows users to the open source operating system are more likely to succeed with technophobes and very inexperienced computer users than with Windows power users.

• Sun's novel idea

  Has the sun prematurely set on Sun Microsystems? The company has proposed buying Novell for its Linux business but this move reveals Sun's myopic view on how the IT world functions.

• Microsoft stands firm in the 'great Linux debate'

  The software giant ventured into hostile territory on Wednesday to argue its case during a live debate over the future of the Linux desktop.

• A Microsoft-Red Hat warming trend?

  The chief executives of Microsoft and Red Hat held a private meeting in New York, an indication that relations between the rivals might be warming.

• Microsoft patent peace -- or patent war?

  Microsoft last week declared a "patent peace" with Novell, the number 2 Linux seller. But did the company in fact just declare a patent war with the open-source realm?

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• Red Hat aims desktop Linux at Microsoft

  Linux seller Red Hat has announced its first version of the open-source operating system for desktop computers, taking direct aim at Microsoft. Additional reading: Open Source Resource Centre

• Red Hat: Battling Microsoft on foreign soil

  Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik sees potential for open source in overseas markets, but obstacles include Microsoft.

• Red Hat: Walking the Linux tightrope

  Marketing director Paul Salazar admits there have been plenty of hiccups along the way but says Red Hat is now working hard to please the open-source community and investors alike.

• Sun's novel idea

  Has the sun prematurely set on Sun Microsystems? The company has proposed buying Novell for its Linux business but this move reveals Sun's myopic view on how the IT world functions.

• Microsoft stands firm in the 'great Linux debate'

  The software giant ventured into hostile territory on Wednesday to argue its case during a live debate over the future of the Linux desktop.

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• Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

  Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

• Microsoft Small Business Server 2003

  For small companies that need a business in a box and want to stick with Microsoft technology, SBS 2003 is the only game in town.

• Sun sets US$76 price tag on Office rival

  Sun Microsystems' StarOffice 6.0 will go on sale May 21 with a price of US$75.95 in a more concerted effort by the server specialist to take on Microsoft's overwhelmingly dominant Office.

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