UNIX, in the form of Linux and other Open Source OSs, has made a serious comeback. Computer architecture is changing rapidly and the idea of porting an older OS from a mainframe to today's micro just doesn't make sense.

Coollogic has released a new set-top box, a Linux-based device that can run Java programs.

Ericsson and Red Hat will jointly develop consumer products combining existing industry standards such as Java and the latest open source technologies such as Embedded Red Hat Linux.

If big brand-name applications like Office were ported to Linux, consumers who just use web browsers and word processors would see that Linux is not only for college students and technogeeks.

IBM gave details on a mainframe application that will let customers install hundreds of copies of Linux without requiring extensive mainframe programming skills, while CA and BMC will introduce software for managing S/390-based Linux applications, and security and storage functions.

Cliff Miller's TurboLinux has cornered the Asian market. Now he's setting his sights on North America.

How did an unknown startup company hire the creator of Linux and what are they doing with him?

IBM this week will introduce hardware, software and pricing features designed to make it cheaper for users to run Linux applications on their S/390 mainframes.

With an eye on expanding its user base in Asia, Red Hat has formed a strategic partnership with Singapore-based server maker Donovan Systems, putting Red Hat Linux on Donovan's 64-bit server computers.

SuSE Linux has announced the release of SuSE Linux version 7.0 Professional and Personal. Version 7.0 Professional offers experienced users all the features for use as a server operating system and version 7.0 Personal is tailored for new Linux users and desktop users.