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

  • Novell bans proprietary Linux modules

    In a change of heart, Novell has ceased distributing proprietary software modules such as 3D video drivers that plug into the Linux kernel.

  • Red Hat's Fedora 5 boosts desktop features

    Red Hat released its Fedora Core 5 version of Linux on Monday, giving enthusiasts new graphics and virtualisation abilities, as well as some desktop utilities based on a software framework from Microsoft.

  • New Zealand's schools to get open source for less

    The number of schools in New Zealand using open source software is likely to increase following a deal with Novell.

  • Dell offers open-source PC in US

    Dell began offering its US customers a new desktop PC on Tuesday with no operating system installed. The machine is designed for people who want to run open-source software such as Linux instead of Windows.

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  • 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.

  • Is Linux taking over the enterprise?

    These days, the question is not whether you can use Linux, but where you can best use it. Is there more to Linux than Apache and file and print serving? ZDNet Australia investigates.

  • Marcelo Tosatti: The future is Linux

    The maintainer of the Linux kernel talks about new opportunities, defends UnitedLinux and explains why copyright laws keep him from entering the US.

  • Software testing: Go virtual

    Short of setting up duplicate systems, testing new software can be a hairy exercise. Here's another way: use virtual OSes like VMWare and Virtual PC as your testing platform.

  • Security and open source software: An analysis.

    This article from Australian technology commentator Con Zymaris examines the security threat of open source software.

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  • Is Linux taking over the enterprise?

    These days, the question is not whether you can use Linux, but where you can best use it. Is there more to Linux than Apache and file and print serving? ZDNet Australia investigates.

  • Tech Guide: Test software virtually

    Short of setting up duplicate systems, testing new software can be a hairy exercise. Here's another way: use virtual OSes like VMWare and Virtual PC as your testing platform.

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