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  • GNOME confirms delay to 2.6

    Confronted by evidence that intruders gained access to its Web server, the GNOME Project said on Wednesday that it has launched a cleanup effort that will delay the next version of the open-source desktop by a week.

  • Red Hat's new Linux seeks to unify

    Red Hat has begun an effort to use its position as the dominant seller of the Linux operating system to try to smooth over a long-running divide about the look and feel of the OS.

  • Revamped Gnome wants to get along

    The launch of the latest edition of the Gnome desktop software for Linux and Unix operating systems marks a new attitude among its developers: Integration is key.

  • Desktop row threatens unified Linux effort

    The latest project aimed at simplifying the complexity of the Linux world has met an early roadblock - the fractious relationship between the two biggest user interface systems.

  • Linux PR power plays

    Newly-formed KDE League looks set to launch a media battle with established GNOME Foundation. Will this really advance the cause of open source operating systems?

Features and Case Studies (19)

  • Getting to know GNOME

    Linux has come a long way from the early, oft-crashing days. GNOME is now one of the primary desktops for the Linux operating system; not only is it highly customisable, but it is amazingly stable. We examine why Linux -- running GNOME -- is a viable desktop alternative.

  • Revamped Gnome wants to get along

    The launch of the latest edition of the Gnome desktop software for Linux and Unix operating systems marks a new attitude among its developers: Integration is key.

  • Top five Linux lessons for Windows admins

    Don't let the leap to Linux scare you or your users. Here are five Linux fundamentals to help you support Linux effectively.

  • MS Office for Linux? Not quite--but close!

    A new product lets you run some Microsoft Office apps on a Linux PC. That may not sound like a lot, but for most of us, it's a pretty good start.

  • Ximian software gets SuSE support

    Novell is integrating its two major Linux acquisitions, SuSE Linux and Ximian, in a move to bring enterprises back on board.

Reviews (17)

  • 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.

  • Red Hat, Sun to boost desktop Linux

    Red Hat and Sun Microsystems are gearing up to sell Linux for desktop computers, the companies' chief executives said Tuesday.

  • Red Hat's new Linux seeks to unify

    Red Hat has begun an effort to use its position as the dominant seller of the Linux operating system to try to smooth over a long-running divide about the look and feel of the OS.

  • Revamped Gnome wants to get along

    The launch of the latest edition of the Gnome desktop software for Linux and Unix operating systems marks a new attitude among its developers: Integration is key.

  • 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.

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