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    It's hard to imagine that Linus Torvalds could have launched Linux without directly using earlier operating system work, according to a report that has become controversial even before its scheduled publication Thursday.

  • New Linux version expected in December

    The 2.6 version of the Linux core is expected in December and will be much more stable on arrival than its predecessor, according to the programmer in charge of the software.

  • Next Linux kernel closer to reality

    An open-source advocacy and development group has released a test version of the next Linux kernel, which may be finalised by the end of the year.

  • Linux powers throw weight behind desktop version

    Red Hat, IBM and an open-source consortium are each beginning serious work to advance Linux for use on desktop computers.

  • 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.

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  • New Linux version expected in December

    The 2.6 version of the Linux core is expected in December and will be much more stable on arrival than its predecessor, according to the programmer in charge of the software.

  • Linux calling: Are mobile phones ready?

    The Open Source Development Labs, an industry consortium devoted to improving Linux, plans to launch an initiative Monday to bring the open-source operating system to mobile phones.

  • 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.

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