FreeOS Reviews

Linux : Reviews : Engarde Secure Linux
Posted: ( Mon 18th Jun 2001 08:52:45[PM] UTC )
Jeff Field reviews Engarde Secure Linux, a distribution from Guardian Digital that was created with security in mind and concludes, "with minimal system access allowed and every precaution taken, Engarde Secure Linux just might be the best distribution for Web/mail servers yet. With tight security and everything you need to configure a server out of the box built into it, Engarde Linux is something you should consider if building a secure Website for commerce or any other purpose, or just needing a reliable mail server."

Linux : Reviews : MindRover for Linux
Posted: ( Wed 13th Jun 2001 10:23:56[PM] UTC )
Once in awhile, there comes a game that will actually take the gaming world by its horns, jerk it around a little, and then promptly set it down for a good talking-to. There are also games that simply sit out, and watch the rest of the gaming world do its thing. The former is the case with Loki's latest port, MindRover. Check out Woody Hughes' (the former Senior Editor of Maximum Linux Magazine) take as he sits down with his keyboard and trackball for the ultimate brainiac funfest.

Linux : Reviews : AMD Duron 850 review
Posted: ( Tue 12th Jun 2001 10:40:36[PM] UTC )
The AMD Duron 850 is compared to an Athlon 850 its found to be completely capable under Linux. While the smaller L2 cache certainly hurt it in some areas, the difference wasn't that large. The cost difference was pretty big though, and with the Duron being so overclockable, it certainly proves to be a great value for those who don't need the fastest box on the street. As a Linux user, you really can't go wrong either way. However, if you are a developer or like to compile many things from source, the Duron may not be the best choice.

Linux : Reviews : Volution product review
Posted: ( Sun 10th Jun 2001 08:56:29[PM] UTC )
Joshua Drake of Linux Journal reviews Caldera's system management tool, Volution, and says that even though it's uneven and clearly a young product, it has some merit and shows promise. "As the next two releases come out, we should see a well-rounded and diversified product. Volution has the core facilities built to provide solid distributed management of multiple servers. It is a product that Linux needs to be viable in the enterprise, and one the Open Source community has yet to implement," says Drake.

Linux : Reviews : Linux-Mandrake 8.0
Posted: ( Sun 3rd Jun 2001 07:23:12[PM] UTC )
No other distribution beats the polished user experience offered by Linux-Mandrake 8.0. If you're currently running release 7.2, version 8.0 provides a seamless upgrade. And if you've never tried Linux-Mandrake, version 8.0's amazing level of automation and its decked-out installation GUI provide the perfect Linux launching point. Featuring a GUI face-lift and the latest versions of the kernel, Xfree86, GNOME and KDE, Linux-Mandrake 8.0 sits squarely at the forefront of powerful yet easy-to-use distributions.

Linux : Reviews : Yellow Dog Linux 2.0 teaches Mac new tricks
Posted: ( Sun 3rd Jun 2001 06:24:50[PM] UTC )
YDL extends Unix's Mac reach to older systems that don't support Apple's new OS and attracts Linux aficionados to the latest Mac hardware. YDL 2.0 comes with a new graphical installer; offers a simplified booting procedure that is automatically configured during installation; and supports the KDE 2.1 desktop, kernels 2.2.19 and 2.4.4, XFree86 4.0.2, Mozilla, Open Office and Java.

Linux : Reviews : Progeny Debian 1.0 reviewed
Posted: ( Mon 28th May 2001 07:03:39[PM] UTC )
Progeny Debian 1.0 is fast, stable, and excellent for users and administrators interested in hands-on management of their machine. On the downside, not all the packages are the most current (the KDE version shipping is 2.0) and automated/integrated security management is lagging.

Linux : Reviews : Caldera OpenLinux eServer 2.3
Posted: ( Mon 28th May 2001 06:38:54[PM] UTC )
Caldera's eServer product, based on its OpenLinux distribution, is designed specifically for network server installations. What distinguishes eServer from similar offerings by Red Hat, SuSE, Turbolinux, and others is its lean, mean, ready-for-business approach, featuring a remarkably small disk-space footprint, an extensive array of timesaving features, and a carefully chosen set of applications. It is an excellent choice for serving printers, files, applications, and entire networks at the enterprise level.

Linux : Reviews : Linux vs. Windows 98 Scanning
Posted: ( Thu 24th May 2001 02:32:30[AM] UTC )
In conclusion, which is better? I call it a tie. Once the hardware was installed, scanning software on Linux was better than Windows. Linux lost a few points for having to figure out which software did scanning, and having to edit a configuration file. But, it gained it back with the 'bundled' xsane software for Linux which was more suited to task than its equivalents on Windows. Scanned picture colors were more accurate on Linux than Windows. Finally, you don't have to put up with company logo's and splash screens at every turn with the bundled Windows software which seemed to compromise the user interface.

Linux : Reviews : Shogo reviewed
Posted: ( Mon 14th May 2001 09:18:26[PM] UTC )
Here is a game review of "The productivity destroyer: Hyperion's Linux port of Shogo: Moblie Armored Division." Coverage includes single and multiplayer, weaponry, the 3D engine, and more.

Linux : Reviews : Linux-Mandrake 8.0
Posted: ( Fri 11th May 2001 12:41:23[AM] UTC )
You can't have it both ways--either the distribution is aimed at beginners or it isn't. Linux-Mandrake tires to straddle the line and for the most part it succeeds and delivers an good, solid product. But this continuing notion of releasing bleeding-edge technology may need to be reevaluated in future releases.

AdaOS : Reviews : Porting apps to Linux and Solaris
Posted: ( Mon 7th May 2001 01:00:42[AM] UTC )
The good folks at IBM give us some more information on how to extend their tools, with a look at porting Domino applications to Solaris and Linux. This can open up new markets and free it from platform dependence, if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Linux : Reviews : RunTime: High-performance programming techniques on Linux and Windows 2000
Posted: ( Wed 2nd May 2001 11:53:51[PM] UTC )
This new Linux column focuses on demonstrating and comparing the performance of the Linux and Windows 2000 operating systems. Columnist Ed Bradford compares operating system-level features rather than applications with the goal of providing an understanding of each operating system's best performance features. Source code is included and represents "best programming practices" for each platform, in as impartial an environment as possible.

Linux : Reviews : IBM Small Business Suite
Posted: ( Mon 30th Apr 2001 01:13:18[AM] UTC )
"Overall, I give the IBM Small Business Suite a thumbs up. Businesses that are looking to migrate their servers to Linux, but still have Windows on the desktop, will find the tools in the Small Business Server very useful. I'd like to see support for Debian and other distributions in future versions, but otherwise the Suite is an excellent product."

Linux : Reviews : Enhanced Software Technologies BRU-Pro
Posted: ( Mon 30th Apr 2001 01:05:08[AM] UTC )
Why is it so hard to get people to do regular backups? Could the backup experience be all that painful? Take heart, it doesn’t have to be. In the world of Linux backup software, BRU is legendary. BRU’s only flaw had been its lack of large enterprise, network-based backup and recovery technology. But with BRU-Pro all those are things of the past.