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  • Red Hat tries new desktop Linux angle

    Red Hat announced a new version of its Linux software on Wednesday geared for desktop and laptop computer customers in developing nations.

  • Novice PC users more likely to embrace Linux

    Linux advocates hoping to convert Windows users to the open source operating system are more likely to succeed with technophobes and very inexperienced computer users than with Windows power users.

  • 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.

  • HP breaks new ground with Linux desktop PC

    The hardware maker is now offering Mandrake Linux as an option on its business desktops, creating a new opportunity for the open-source operating system.

  • Linux vs Windows desktop media madness

    Recent media coverage has roundly dismissed desktop Linux on the grounds that "Microsoft is invincible." This column looks at why Linux has a tough time getting favourable coverage in the mainstream media, and how a bunch of "Volunteer Linux PR Firemen" are working to change that.

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  • Thin, but no flakes: 4 thin-clients reviewed

    Last month we looked at thin-client terminals. This month RMIT examines the back end for thin-client setups.

  • Not as thick as some: 7 thin clients tested

    Thin clients seem to be a perennial runner-up to full-featured desktops, but we think the time is right to stop thinking "what if?" and to get rid of those clunky desktop PCs.

  • Seven mail servers tested

    Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.

  • Five network maintenance tools tested

    With the right packet sniffers you can truly lead the dog's life. What's most impressive is network monitoring devices will help you see problems immediately. These tools can aid in analysis, migration, monitoring, security, testing, and administration of the network.

  • Six thin clients reviewed

    In the first instalment of a two-part review on thin clients, we look at thin-client terminals.

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