The Linux operating system and open-source software in general gained their first foothold on networked server computers in 2002, and emboldened advocates began a push to desktop computers as well.

When you look at some of the installation documents for any of popular Linux distributions, you will see only few mentions of the term RAID, typically with passages such as \"you will need RAID only if you are a very professional systems administrator and you already know what are you doing.\" Even in the latest documentation of the latest Linux releases, this is likely the only thing you will see about RAID. This is one big reason why I think we should move past this barrier and demonstrate that RAID can be used by \"normal\" people.

Want to integrate your Microsoft client machines with a Linux or Unix server? Open-source Samba turns a Unix or Linux system into a file and print server for Microsoft Windows network clients. Roll up your sleeves, take, this tutorial, and learn how, to configure Samba as a primary domain controller on an xSeries server. [Requires Registration]

Many developers are eagerly awaiting the 2.6 Linux kernel. The feature freeze has passed, with a code freeze planned for January and final release slated for the second quarter of 2003. There is considerable excitement about anticipated enhancements, especially regarding scalability and performance.

A new Linux website dedicated to compiling list of compatible devices and software for Linux has been launched today: Linux Compatible. The website plans to cover applications, games, and hardware.

In this technical article, Matchbox project leader Matthew Allum introduces his creation: a small footprint window manager for PDAs and other resource- constrained embedded devices. Allum recalls why he decided to embark on the project, outlines its key objectives, describes its architecture and unique characteristics, and ponders its future.

Over the last year, many CIOs have moved from the sidelines to the playing field in the search for a successor to IBM MVS, AS/400 O/S, Sun Solaris, HP/UX, and Microsoft Windows NT/2000 in the data center. Based on recent announcements and rollouts, that successor might just turn out to be Linux--the one OS that will run on all today\'s hardware.

I\'M AMAZED. For the first time in recent memory, I find myself in total agreement with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. According to published accounts of the Microsoft Fusion 2002 conference, Mr. Ballmer said, \"We haven\'t figured out how to be lower-priced than Linux.\"

Before I start off,I would like to confess that I am a complete Kernel_Newbie

who has been hacking 2.4 Kernel Code for only 1 month,and hence some of the

information might be inconsistent owing to the __inconsistent__ knowledge of the

author. It is highly recommended to combine this Document with Tigrans 2.4

Kernel Internals (linuxdoc.org),as the left_overs can be traced to his

document.Moreover there are first_hand references in his document in linuxdoc

about Process Management,IPC,page_cache,which doesnt call for a repeat

Once things are done a certain way, headed in a certain direction, it\'s really tough to alter them. That\'s what keeps Windows on millions of machines whose owners hate that operating system. And it\'s what keeps KDE on my desktop, at least for the moment.