Opinions

.comment: Brain-Munching Insects and SuSE 7.3
Headaches come in many forms. One of the two that currently have Dennis E. Powell floored is the "update" routine in SuSE 7.3. Read about why if you're planning to update to SuSE 7.3 from a working installation of 7.2, you might want to proceed with caution.
Wednesday, October 31, 2001 02:28:56 AM EST

Editor's Note: Do the Retail Linux Numbers Mean Anything?
PC Data released its survey of Linux retail sales, and there's only three distributions that apparently matter anymore: SuSE, Red Hat, and Mandrake. But Kevin Reichard argues that the numbers don't really mean anything: since Linux can be acquired in any number of ways, the pure retail numbers only show what distributions are putting any effort at all into retail sales -- and little else.
Monday, March 26, 2001 01:10:00 PM EST

Editor's Note: A Little Coopertition Never Hurt Anyone
Everyday it seems that another new Linux distribution is announced on Linux Today. But are we getting to the point to where there are too many Linux distributions on the market? No, says Kevin Reichard, who argue that the more distributions the better it is for the future of Linux.
Thursday, July 13, 2000 04:19:20 PM EST

Previews

DistributionWatch Review: Progeny Linux beta 2
Another major player in the Linux world enters the world of services, as Progeny Linux Systems -- headed by Debian's Ian Murdock -- builds a new model for Linux in businesses in the form of Linux NOW (Network of Workstations). Michael Hall reviews beta 2 of Progeny Linux, which is based on Debian GNU/Linux, and interviews Murdock on Linux NOW and why it will be important in the future.
Wednesday, January 24, 2001 01:59:54 PM EST

.comment: Visiting the Kernel
Yes, we know the mainsteam press has taking the Linux community to task for taking so long in coming out with Linux kernel version 2.4. But, as Dennis E. Powell reports, you will love kernel 2.4 whenever it's released in a final version--and chances are pretty good that you'll decide that time spent refining the kernel was well-spent.
Wednesday, September 13, 2000 05:00:00 AM EST

Red Hat Linux 7: A Brief Look Under the Hat
Itching for a sneak peek of Red Hat Linux 7? You're in for a treat, as we bring you an exclusive look at the next version of this popular Linux distribution.
Tuesday, August 15, 2000 02:34:57 PM EST

Reports

Caldera to SCO to Success?
Can a company come back from the dead? As Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols reports, that's what Caldera is betting as they change from their old identity to SCO, the company that was once known as the be-all and end-all of Intel Unix.
Monday, September 23, 2002 11:10:51 AM EST

Caldera Changes its Captain but Stays the Course
It's been a day of many changes for Caldera International, but as Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols reports, the more things change, the more things stay the same. A look at the new leadership of Caldera and where UnitedLinux and Caldera may be heading now.
Thursday, June 27, 2002 05:44:50 PM EST

How SuSE Carries Its Big Stick
Carving out a profitable niche in the Linux space has proven to be an elusive goal, and SuSE is approaching the marketplace with the same mix of operating-system sales and services that others like Red Hat Software are offering. But the differences between SuSE and other Linux companies lie in the details, explains Dirk Hohndel, Chief Technology Officer for SuSE in an interview with Brian Proffitt: SuSE may be speaking softly, but it's carrying a big stick.
Monday, February 5, 2001 07:45:44 AM EST

Reviews

DistributionWatch Review: Linux-Mandrake 7.2
MandrakeSoft has bolted ahead of the Liniux distro field with the release of Linux-Mandrake 7.2, which includes KDE 2 (sort of; some boxed sets that claim to include KDE 2 really contain an earlier release candidate) and new versions of some very useful system-configuration tools, including RpmDrake, HardDrake, and CUPS. Brian Proffitt reviews, along with advice on making sure that your Linux-Mandrake version has the latest version of KDE.
Wednesday, November 1, 2000 08:39:27 AM EST

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