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Xandros offers certification program, custom software for OEMs — Jun. 23, 2004 — Xandros has released specialized software for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that allows OEMs to customize desktop wallpaper and icons, browser home page and bookmarks, and other features of its desktop Linux operating system. ...

Mandrakesoft and Codehost extend Linux enterprise printing support — Jun. 23, 2004 — Codehost has announced that its BrightQ advanced Linux and Unix printing solution will be distributed with Mandrakelinux 10, and that Mandrakelinux will be used for educational and training sessions offered to Codehost customers and partners. BrightQ recently rolled out a suite of Linux- and Unix-related training classes for its manufacturers ...

Inside the US Court's move to Linux — Jun. 22, 2004 — Linux Journal's government column by Tom Adelstein explores the move by US Courts last December to Linux servers. Tom reveals that as the Judiciary started migrating its core applications to HP ProLiant servers running Linux, the staff picked BakBone's enterprise backup and restoration system. ...

Enterprise IT gets open source playbook for Linux — Jun. 22, 2004 — Targeting senior enterprise IT staff exploring the benefits of open source software (OSS), Flashline has released a free guide to help facilitate corporate migration to Linux. Flashline's Pattern Book for Open Source in the Enterprise is intended to help IT craft a business and technology case for corporate use ...

Transgaming uncorks new WineX 4.0 -- renamed Cedega — Jun. 22, 2004 — Canadian Linux gaming software vendor TransGaming Technologies today unveiled version 4.0 of the company's WineX software -- and renamed the product Cedega. Like previous versions of WineX, the newly minted Cedega allows Windows games to transparently run on Linux PCs right out-of-the-box. ...

Free Linux software for net-based phone and conference calls available for download — Jun. 21, 2004 —

The people who launched the popular KaZaA peer-to-peer (P2P) program have announced a free download of their new software that lets users make free phone calls over the Internet. Today the group's new venture, Skype Technologies, launched the first beta version of Skype, their software for ...

Linux running more than half of the world's fastest computers — Jun. 21, 2004 — Analyst and Harvard Research Group vice president of Linux strategy Bill Claybrook discusses the increase in the number of supercomputers running Linux over the past four years in an article published today at NewsForge. According to the Top 500 Fastest List that tracks supercomputer performance, Linux currently runs more than ...

OpenOffice.org announces update, with FontOOo autopilot — Jun. 18, 2004 — OpenOffice.org (OOo) has announced the immediate availability of the new 1.1.2 version of the open source office suite, codenamed Hakone. The new version introduces the FontOOo Autopilot, which downloads and installs fonts from various sources. In addition, this release provides improved support for dBase database files, additional language support, and ...

Jean Tourrilhes discusses the state of wireless LANs under Linux — Jun. 18, 2004 — LinuxQuestions.org has published a meaty interview with Jean Tourrilhes, major figure in the Linux wireless networking world. Tourrilhes contributed to the kernel's wireless API, maintains many wireless device drivers, and he maintains a Wireless LAN Howto instrumental to both driver programmers and newbies getting their 802.11 cards working under Linux. ...

Experiences from the use of Skolelinux — Jun. 18, 2004 — Statskonsult, a state-owned limited company that deals with public management development in Norway, has published a report on the use of Skolelinux and other Open Source software at four Norwegian schools. Commissioned by NorOSInet, an organization that promotes open standards, the report is based on surveys conducted between ...

Linux training gains more ground — Jun. 17, 2004 — A Computer Weekly/SSL Quarterly Survey of Appointments Data and Trends says that the number of UK job advertisements that ask for Linux skills is up 50 percent. Ovum analyst Laurent Lachal is quoted in the article as saying that "there are still relatively few IT staff certified in Linux," ...

Increasing number of Linux viruses have Symantec, others offering more solutions — Jun. 17, 2004 — In an article about increased availability of Linux anti-virus software, Vnunet.com reports that Symantec CEO John Thompson said that his company would "deliver a Linux desktop antivirus solution to the market" this year. ...

Ten schools in Cape Town outfitted with 200 Linux-based PCs — Jun. 17, 2004 — Tectonic reports that the Shuttleworth Foundation, along with affiliated volunteers from the Schools Linux User Group (SLUG), have installed more than 200 Linux-based PCs in ten schools around the city of Cape Town, South Africa. ...

Rentalinux delivers Linux desktops with zero transition costs — Jun. 16, 2004 — Nexedi and Mandrakesoft have announced a strategy to deliver a Linux desktop with zero transition costs. With rentalinux Desktop Linux Server (DLS) the companies are providing a solution to deploy Mandrakelinux free of any upfront investment, and with minimal disruption. According to Nexedi, rentalinux requires no software installation and no ...

Open source Internet protocol security project gets nod from Novell — Jun. 16, 2004 — Novell announced that it is sponsoring and contributing to the popular open source Linux implementation of the IP security (IPsec) standard development project, Openswan. The open source project brings all of the features needed for building and deploying secure commercial grade virtual private networks (VPNs) to Linux. ...

Lycoris to bundle Codeweavers Crossover 3.0 — Jun. 16, 2004 — Codeweavers' CrossOver Office 3.0 will be bundled with Lycoris' Desktop/LX operating system according to an announcement of a partnership between the two companies today. ...

Bitstream and Lycoris: Taking Linux fonts to the desktop — Jun. 15, 2004 — Does your job require you to create designs or documents with special fonts? Ever wonder what anti-aliasing fonts or hinting really means? Fonts can improve readability for computer users and are important as elements of style and design. Users of Apple and Windows operating systems have long had a large ...

Open source support site launches — Jun. 15, 2004 — Ayamon has announced a public beta program to test its new open source software (OSS) support website that is intended to help businesses and individuals find commercial support and consulting services. ...

GrokDoc launches community usability study — Jun. 14, 2004 — Pamela "PJ" Jones of GrokLaw has launched GrokDoc, an online wiki to collect data in a usability study of GNU/Linux newbies. The interactive site asks Linux users to observe a "Windows-using friend or family member" as they try any GNU/Linux distro, and to supply feedback on the process. Areas of ...

Munich Linux decision official — Jun. 14, 2004 — Bloomberg News reports that Linux has officially won 14,000 municipal desktops in Munich, Germany, after a year-long decision process that saw Microsoft reduce its pricing and merited a visit from Microsoft CEO Steve Baller. The 82-member city council formally votes tomorrow on a proposal to dump Windows NT for Linux. ...

Top thin client vendor responds to Linux market demand — Jun. 14, 2004 —

Wyse has responded to a booming market for Linux-based thin clients by revising its Linux-based thin-client operating system. Version 3.2 of the "Wyse-enhanced Linux" operating system is available on 5000-series Winterm clients, targeting organizations looking for a gradual transition into a full Linux-based environment. ...

Real world case study: Linux thin client savings exceed 37% in just 8 months — Jun. 11, 2004 — When an Albany-based cardiology practice announced their move to Linux last year, headlines touted the move as an affirmation of the use of open source software. Having a large medical practice with locations in Massachusetts and New York entrust medical records to Linux was a resounding nod to ...

Lycoris licenses technology from digital font leader Bitstream — Jun. 10, 2004 — Lycoris says it is enhancing the look, feel, and usability of the Linux desktop by licensing high quality fonts from the first independent digital font foundry foundry, Bitstream. The Maple Valley, WA-based company says it is also the first vendor to sign an agreement for advanced font technology in an ...

New Xandros subscription service launches — Jun. 10, 2004 — Xandros has announced a membership program that is intended to give users access to software updates and the latest version of software at all times, via a subscription. The new service, called Xandros Networks, is a move by the company to introduce a new business model and develop a community ...

Free download of Xandros Linux desktop available — Jun. 09, 2004 —

[Updated 3 PM PST] -- Xandros has released an open circulation version of their Xandros desktop Linux OS today. The Xandros Open Circulation edition is freely available for download from the company's website. ...

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Several solutions exist to help organizations migrate in an orderly fashion from Windows to Linux desktops. This paper establishes the characteristics of an ideal cross-platform solution and reviews these alternatives in light of this ideal standard. The paper takes a closer look at the pros and cons of various solutions and outlines the business benefits that can be achieved.

Linux Advantages: Publicly Available Information on Linux Software
This paper offers a brief summary of readily-available Linux information to help businesses sort out this widely misunderstood operating system.

Top 5 Strategies for Managing Linux
Despite continuous evolution in the manageability of Linux, a 2006 survey cited manageability concerns as a top reason why organizations are hesitating to adopt Linux. Levanta believes Linux can be as manageable, if not more so, than other operating systems by following key strategies. These strategic recommendations were developed from experiences in numerous customer environments, both large and small.

Why Choose Novell for Linux?
This paper outlines the benefits of switching to the Linux platform and choosing Novell as a high-performance, enterprise solution.

Enterprise Linux Selection Guide
Considering moving your enterprise to the Linux operating system? Since there are so many similar versions, choosing the right one can be tough. This paper offers a clear process to help you make an informed decision and get the features, support, and cost that are right for your business and technical needs.

Overcoming Challenges in Managing Linux
Levanta has created a new administration model with innovative technology that breaks down the barriers to making the most of Linux systems. This paper will provide an in-depth look at the workings of Levanta’s product, the first Linux appliance of its kind.

SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 for Retail Businesses
Discover why major retailers have switched to SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop in the back office. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 is a low-cost desktop that offers a complete set of productivity applications and interoperates seamlessly with the other Windows, Macintosh and UNIX desktops in your store.

Moving to a Linux Desktop
Migrating from Windows to Linux on the desktop can be a substantial undertaking because it has the potential for touching -- and perhaps disrupting -- every user in your organization. Unlike a data center (server and infrastructure) migration that is largely transparent to users, the cultural and administrative transitions and environment readiness required to support a Linux desktop migration are extensive.

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