The Linux command line interface has become more accessible for blind users through the efforts of Matthew Campbell, a 19-year-old visually-impaired college student who recently released an audio player that makes it more user-friendly.

Embedded devices and appliances will accelerate the growth of Linux within Western Europe, according to the latest figures from research group IDC, which tips Germany and the Nordic countries for greatest adoption.

As linux 2.4 enters another round of testing, SCO is in negotiations to distribute a version of Linux from MandrakeSoft.

IDC believes Linux will continue to make inroads into the market, but not enough to alter the market segmentation significantly. COE revenues generated from Linux and other Open Source environments will increase from $36.9 million in 1999 to $93.3 million in 2004.

Before placing your embedded bet, you need to decide exactly what it is that you want to accomplish and find a partner that can meet your needs.

If the goal is to make Linux a success on the desktop, then we must accept that some fundamental changes in technology and attitude are required.

Linux provided compelling scalability advantages. The Linux benefit was many, many more users can query the database at one time, with fewer boxes. All kind of

applications require that, and it's happening at an increasing rate. All kind of Web sites will benefit.

LDAP is a directory service, very similar to the directories on the file system

that we are used to and also similar to the telephone book that we use to lookup phone numbers, and also network directory services such as NIS and DNS.

How to setup a Linux based gateway with good security in mind.

After you are done with the above it's time for the detail work, turning your gateway into fortress.