Security holes are not uncommon in the software industry. But a recent vulnerability discovered in a Red Hat (RHAT) Linux product has refueled the debate over the security of open-source software.

Everything that is free has a catch. Maybe not this time. However, just to give you the benefit of the doubt let's take a peek to get a fair representation of Linux and how it compares as an operating system.

TurboLinux is well known for its industrial-strength Linux server distributions, but its recent desktop distribution falls short of its lofty reputation. Workstation 6.0's text-based partitioning tools make it difficult to install, and it comes with only limited technical support to help you in a pinch. That's why Linux beginners should avoid Turbo--we suggest Corel Linux instead. Even power users might want to consider a Linux distribution that's easier to install, such as Red Hat.

This paper is about the "how" of Linux, concentrating on the challenges involved with migrating large and heterogeneous network environments. Replacing Windows NT is not always quick and easy (although it can be), but the return on a sound Linux investment is always worth the effort.

Eazel, Inc. of Palo Alto, is one of the few companies that bridges the business PC and Internet appliance markets. A powerful team of original Macintosh programmers behind this Silicon Valley startup is betting you’ll soon be running their new friendly version of Linux both at work and from the kitchen.

Swiss startup Smartdata today unveiled a credit-card sized embedded Linux computer called µ-computer Chipslice. The tiny device, which runs uClinux, is intended to be used in a wide range of mobile, portable, and wearable computing applications.

It is getting pretty easy to defend the choice of open-source software for corporate projects these days. It is common knowledge that the Internet runs mostly on open-source software.

Recent stock market fluctuations have affected Linux companies and could cause the consolidation of leading Linux firms.

Software maker Inprise said it hired an investment bank to review its proposed acquisition by Linux software maker Corel.

Richard Stallman founded the free software movement. In 1983, he started writing GNU (GNU's Not Unix), the operating system that eventually resulted in Linux.