Many new users of Linux think that their system, in contrast to DOS or Windows, is immune to viruses. Rado shows how Linux and Unix systems in general are vulnerable to viruses, too. In fact the first viruses infected Unix systems.

Informix Corporation, the technology leader in enterprise database powered solutions, announces it has signed a Developer Partner agreement with Red Hat Inc., the leading developer and provider of open source software solutions.

THE Linux operating system is being used by almost 50 per cent of all Compaq's server customers, according to internal company research.

Linux aficionados who are applauding US District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson's bitter denunciation of their archrival Microsoft might want to read the fine print first.

WorkSpot, Inc. chooses Debian because we feel they and the GNU Project provide a stable, powerful and cost effective web solution.

If you have ever wondered: Hey, why doesn't some sharp corporation use BSD or Linux as one of their default operating systems, you can stop wondering. SGI is nearing completion of the development of its Merced-based multi-CPU box with Linux.

A small business acquires a stable network by installing Linux on their servers.

DMS announces the public release of KOPI, the first fully functioning open source Java compiler, written and developed entirely in the Java language.

Motif 2.1.20 is Software2Go's second release of The Open Group's Motif User Interface Toolkit. Software2Go Motif 2.1.20 incorporates the latest fixes and enhancements from The Open Group, enhanced by Software2Go's integration with the latest X Windowing System distributions for Open Source operating systems.

With all Linux's strengths in so many areas, these various GUIs continue to be among some of platforms few yet largest stumbling blocks. Why is this? Most might think that more is better. This is incorrect The reason is because consistency is king for desktop environments.