Linux will help speed the demise of non-leadership Unix, forcing the number down to three or four Unix variants for systems under $100,000. Unix flavours likely to survive will include Solaris, HP UX and Monterey

One thing distinguishes Linux from other operating systems: its diverse and vibrant community. One such manifestation of the Linux community is the Linux User Group, or LUG. A LUG is a group of users in the same geographical region which gets together to discuss everyone's favourite OS, and to educate others about the virtues and challenges posed by Linux.

The stumbles of a Kleiner Perkins-funded Linux start-up prove that money isn't everything in the world of free software.

One of the things that will help define Linux on the desktop is the availability of quality office suites.

According to the latest release of IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, Linux server shipments increased 166% to 72,422 units in Q499 from Q498, representing the fastest- growing operating environment in the server market.

SteelEye Technology Inc. announced that it has received funding from the Intel 64 Fund. The investment was made in support of SteelEye's commitment to develop and port a version of its newly acquired flagship product LifeKeeper(R) for Intel's upcoming IA64 product family, beginning with the Itanium(R) processor.

Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. announced that Motorola Computer Group (MCG) (NYSE: MOT), has made a minority investment in its company. This is the second investment Motorola has made in Lynx within the past two years.

TurboLinux, Inc. announced an investment, technology and strategic partnership with Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc., a pioneer embedded Linux and in the open standards real-time operating system (RTOS) industry.

Applied Data Systems (ADS) has launched a new commercially-available Linux -- Intel StrongARM SA-1110 platform. The platform is available on ADS Graphics Client single board computer systems, with driver capability to load Linux from PCMCIA ATA cards, on-board flash memory, for a flash file system, serial ports, and with the ability to create output on a variety of LCD displays.

This article will show how easy it actually is to install and configure Redundant Array of Inexpensive/Independent Disks (RAID) technology with the current breed of Linux kernels