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Red Hat Enterprise 5, with Xen, launches
After a slight delay, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 launched with full Xen virtualization support. Article
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FreeBSD
FreeBSD is a popular free and open source operating system that is based on the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) version of the Unix operating system. It runs on processors such as the Pentium that are compatible with Intel's x86 architecture and... Definition
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Puppy Linux
Puppy Linux is a compact version of Linux, an operating system (OS) that provides computer users with a free or low-cost alternative to Unix. Puppy Linux is one of several similar OSs, all of which together make up a group called skinny Linux... (Con... Definition
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LinuxWorld: Managing mixed source software stacks
Get a Linux architect's opinion of Vista and four tips on managing a data center's mix of open and closed source software stacks in this report on Russell Pavlicek's LinuxWorld workshop. Article
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2007 Linux/OSS trends to look for
An expert discusses 2007 trends that IT managers should be aware of. Ask the Expert
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IP attorney: Bankrupt or not, SCO case is 'boring'
SCO could file for Chapter 11 this week, but attorney Tom Carey says it may be a moot point. The world may be bored with SCO, but that doesn't mean it should forget the lessons learned. Article
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Sun Microsystems, the begrudging Linux vendor
With the success Linux has enjoyed, one would think all hardware vendors would shout their Linux support from every rooftop. But not Sun, the begrudging Linux vendor. Article
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Getting started with MySQL
An off-the-shelf proprietary solution may serve your needs today but it's also one step towards vendor lock-in. Learn about flexible, open source MySQL, the "M" in the LAMP stack. Tip
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The Linux desktop: Dual booting, drivers and printers
Discover how to set up a dual boot with different flavors of Linux or Linux and Windows on a laptop, as well as where to go for your wireless and printer drivers. Tip
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Microsoft will drive Linux desktop adoption in 2007
Microsoft has ramped up its anti-piracy efforts with Windows Vista, but IDC predicts they could instead drive users to Linux. Article