Icepack Linux Review, Mar 14, 2001

Squarely targeting consumer Windows users who want to give Linux a try, the $25 Icepack Linux provides a usable installation wizard complete with a partition resizer, a colorful and configurable GUI, and excellent hardware recognition. It supports neither dynamic IP addresses nor floppy-based bootups, but otherwise it delivers a reasonable introduction to Linux.

Caldera Inc. plans to release its first public version of 'Project 42,' their latest distribution of OpenLinux. Designed for businesses, Caldera has developed the most recent version to be an uncomplicated, yet sophisticated server.

Boeing on Wednesday bought a 96-processor supercomputer based on the Linux operating system and Advanced Micro Devices processors for use in designing the new Delta IV rocket that launches satellites into space.

Compaq Computer has invested in SuSE, a German Linux seller revamping its North American sales operation. The Houston computing giant made the investment in December, the same time SGI invested, a SuSE spokeswoman said Tuesday. In addition, Compaq and SGI personnel have joined SuSE's supervisory board, the company said Monday

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