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• Linux hacker: What the future holds for Linux

  Part I: A Linux 'kernel hacker' gives his views on the GPL, 64-bit computing and why grandmothers should want to use Linux.

• Hackers claim zero-day flaw in Firefox

  The open-source Firefox Web browser is critically flawed in the way it handles JavaScript, two hackers said Saturday afternoon in the US.

• Open source and Sun save Christmas

  This Christmas Santa is looking for a new operating system. ZDNet Australia asked five OS companies why Santa should use their product.

• Bug secrecy vs. full disclosure

  In the classic "bug secrecy vs. full disclosure" debate, Microsoft is leading the charge to restrict the free flow of computer-security vulnerabilities.

• Linux TCO edge: Lower labour costs

  The question of whether Linux's total cost of ownership (TCO) is lower than that of Windows or other operating systems continues to inspire fierce debates amongst IT professionals.

Blogs (1)

• Confessions of a naked Mac user

  I caved in. I had all intentions of pre-emptively spending my $900 government handout on a $700 HP netbook this weekend. But I was pwned by a shiny little MacBook in about the time it took white hat Charlie Miller to hack its upscale brother, the MacBook Air.

Features and Case Studies (16)

• Linux hacker: What the future holds for Linux

  Part I: A Linux 'kernel hacker' gives his views on the GPL, 64-bit computing and why grandmothers should want to use Linux.

• OS makers: Security is job No. 1

  New generation of software focuses as much on security as on glitzy features, as consumers get frustrated by viruses and fraud threats.

• Stay ahead of hackers with the Nessus scanner

  If you want to level the playing field with hackers, you need to be able to look at your network's vulnerabilities in the same way they do.

• Cashing in on Linux

  To winemaker De Bortoli, Linux has provided the opportunity to save money and free up IT staff.

• Linux TCO edge: Lower labour costs

  The question of whether Linux's total cost of ownership (TCO) is lower than that of Windows or other operating systems continues to inspire fierce debates amongst IT professionals.

Reviews (6)

• Meet the dark side of Windows XP

  While I really like Microsoft's new operating system, there are still some issues that may make it impossible for you to upgrade. And other issues may make you want to skip XP entirely. Here are a dozen potential roadblocks to consider--don't upgrade before you read this!

• OLPC XO

  The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is unique as the XO laptop it distributes. While the XO is not commercially available, our review provides an insight into what can be achieved in a laptop designed for children at a very low cost.

• Seven mail servers tested

  Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.

• Should You Set Your Sights on Windows XP

  Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

• Keeping it virtually private: 5 Firewall/VPN cards tested

  Want to put a VPN or firewall on your network card? A new class of product handles all the processing, keeping your server free to do the hard work.

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