Windows remains the dominant desktop application, but Linux is making steady progress in its battle to win over mainstream PC users.
Novell has updated Ximian Desktop 2, its end-user software for Unix-based systems, adding more applications and tweaking the product for use with Novell's recently acquired SuSE Linux operating system.
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Novell's purchase of Ximian could be the sign of new life for the network software company. We look at the effect of this Novell/Linux relationship and how it could change Novell's fortunes.
With the winding down of its open-source development site, Corel is finally making its departure from the world of Linux and 'free' software. But its work to create a Windows alternative lives on in other forms.
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?
A major upgrade to the Linux graphical user environment includes faster-running applications and a Web browser improved with help from Apple's Safari.
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?
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.
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.
If you manage a lot of corporate desktops, then Novell's Linux Desktop is well worth a look -- particularly if you're happy with ZENworks. Linux pricing and Novell's corporate-style support could make this a useful option for business.
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