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    Windows remains the dominant desktop application, but Linux is making steady progress in its battle to win over mainstream PC users.

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    Linux vendors Red Hat, Novell and Mandrakesoft on Wednesday released patches for several vulnerabilities, ranging from flaws that could allow denial-of-service attacks to buffer overflows.

  • GNOME 2.6 delay likely after security breach

    A security breach is likely to delay for several days tonight's (AEST) scheduled release of the next version of the popular GNOME open source desktop environment, a member of the release team said.

  • 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.

  • 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?

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Novell: Fighting the Microsoft FUD machine

    Former Ximian chief executive David Patrick, now a general manager at Novell, says the Office productivity suite is the key to breaking Microsoft's hold on the desktop.

  • Guide: How to change Linux desktop settings

    If you're starting to support Linux desktops on your network, you may quickly find yourself lost when you're trying to make simple changes in GNOME and KDE. This article provides a guide to changing display properties in Linux.

  • 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

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Reviews (13)

  • 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?

  • SuSE Linux Desktop

    Can you use a Linux system successfully in a Windows-dominated environment? That's what SuSE's Linux Desktop is designed to facilitate. We find that you can, although there are plenty of glitches to iron out.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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