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News (31)

• Microsoft signs technology pact with Linspire

  Users of the Linux operating system will get patent protection and access to updated Windows Media technology.

• Open-source Java except for the exceptions

  Sun Microsystems' Java is now officially an open-source project mostly.

• OpenOffice.org 2.2 released

  The OpenOffice.org community released version 2.2 last week, including updates to OpenOffice's word processor, spreadsheet, presentations and database software.

• Novell seeks to boost Linux graphics

  Novell has released new software that could boost Linux's glitz and glamour at a time when eye candy is a major feature of rival operating systems.

• Mandrake moves faster with new Linux

  MandrakeSoft has released a new version of its Linux software that embraces some technology that rival Red Hat still keeps at arm's length.

Features and Case Studies (16)

• Making a case for enterprise open source

  Bringing any new system into an established organisation, especially when it is a concept like open source, is a matter of selling the idea.

• 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?

• Key Linux group faces split

  The XFree86 project, key to developing graphics technology for Linux and other operating systems, has ejected a central member and is facing new criticism.

• OpenOffice.org versus Microsoft Office

  The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

• OpenOffice.org takes on Microsoft Office

  The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

Reviews (29)

• Mandrake Linux PowerPack Edition 9.1

  Mandrake Linux 9.1 is Linux all grown-up, with easy installation, tons of bundled apps, and pretty fonts, too.

• Penguin deathmatch: Red Hat vs. SuSE Linux

  Two of the year's most user-friendly Linux distributions--SuSE Linux 8.1 and Red Hat Linux 8.0--have closed the gap between Windows and Linux. But which one should you choose?

• Red Hat Linux 9.0 Professional

  Red Hat 9.0 is a boon for those who already use it, but it's too expensive to warrant a switch from Windows. Try SuSE (or the free Red Hat) for a better mix of price and features.

• 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?

• OpenOffice.org versus Microsoft Office

  The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

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