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  • Windows Server reliability crashes in 2007

    The downtime experienced by Windows Server 2003 increased 25 percent to nine hours per server per year, while the reliability of mainstream server-based Linux distributions improved significantly, according to a Yankee Group survey.

  • New Linux distributions hit the shelves

    MandrakeSoft, Red Hat and SuSE have all released new versions of their Linux distributions this week, with tweaks for the desktop.

  • Comparing four major Linux distributions

    With dozens of Linux distributions to choose from, it can be difficult to select the distribution that’s right for a particular environment. How do Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSE measure up?

  • Mandriva rejects Microsoft's 'patent protection'

    Mandriva is the latest Linux distributor to spurn Microsoft's advances for a patent deal, claiming it was not necessary to pay "protection money" to the software giant.

  • Oracle wanted to own Novell

    Outspoken chief executive officer Larry Ellison believes the company needs its own operating system to match the competition, and has admitted he considered buying Suse Linux owner, Novell.

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  • Comparing four major Linux distributions

    With dozens of Linux distributions to choose from, it can be difficult to select the distribution that’s right for a particular environment. How do Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSE measure up?

  • 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.

  • SuSE opens Linux desktop for Windows

    Linux distributor SuSE is hoping to get desktop users to switch to its operating system with a new edition of its software specifically designed for office workers.

  • 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.

  • One city's move to open source

    In Mannheim, a preference for "open" standards -- not cost -- is driving the German city's shift to Linux.

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  • Comparing four major Linux distributions

    With dozens of Linux distributions to choose from, it can be difficult to select the distribution that’s right for a particular environment. How do Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSE measure up?

  • SuSE Linux 9.1 Professional

    If you're looking for relatively straightforward Linux-based office productivity, you should have few problems with this distribution.

  • Desktop Linux for small businesses

    Is your business ready to take the open-source plunge? We test five leading desktop Linux distributions and come up with one winner.

  • 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.

  • 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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