| Linux upgrades could woo new audience [CNET] |
Oct. 25, 2001
CNET's Matthew Broersma reports on a flurry of Linux distribution releases over the past week. Broersma writes . . .
"While Microsoft peppers the media with promotions surrounding the release of Windows XP, new versions of three major commercial Linux distributions also hit store shelves this week."
"The new software from Red Hat, SuSE, and MandrakeSoft promises a better experience for seasoned Linux users and may also strengthen Linux's attractiveness to home and office PC users."
"SuSE and MandrakeSoft in particular have recently focused on improving the experience of installing and using Linux for new users, while Red Hat -- the biggest Linux seller -- has retained more of a business focus. Red Hat is also venturing into the embedded market, which handles such non-PC devices as kiosks and set-top boxes, with the announcement of a new version of its Embedded Linux Developer Suite this week."
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