Linux Fans: Meet Version 2.4.0, Jan 05, 2001

In a short e-mail sent at 4:01 PST, Friday, January 5, Torvalds said version 2.4.0 of the system is "out there."

The much-anticipated next version of the core of the Linux operating system is ready at last.

Linux software creator Linus Torvalds Thursday issued a major new version of his software alternative to Windows and Unix that aims to make Linux easier to use while boosting its capacity to run big business computer systems.

The movie "Antitrust," set to open Jan. 12, pits the open-source movement against a multibillion-dollar technology company in the Pacific Northwest.The film promises to be a Linux lover's dream, featuring shots of the Gnome desktop, consulting work by Linux leaders, and cameos by at least one of the Linux movement's geekiest idols.

Companies that bet on Linux for business-critical applications should expect many of the same service issues that affect orthodox enterprise applications.

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