Xbox Linux group seeks Microsoft seal, Feb 19, 2003

In an open letter sent to Microsoft, the organizers of the Xbox Linux Project requested that the software giant "sign" its Xbox version of the open-source operating system

A new development project called Epiphany has splintered from the Galeon effort, which also was formed to create a simplified Mozilla-based browser for Gnome.

Among versions of Linux, Debian is fairly unique, unlike most distributions it isn't backed by any for profit venture and instead is an all volunteer organization. There is no for profit company, or business plan behind Debian, it is a wide ranging project along the lines of GNU. Aside from the main distribution which I ran for this review, Debian also provides the basis for a number of other Linux distributions, such as Lindows, Xandros, Libranet, and Knoppix.

A consulting group that scrutinizes the source code underlying several operating systems has found that a key networking component of Linux is of higher quality in many regards than competing closed-source software.

MandrakeSoft's Mandrake Linux 9.1 made a major step towards release today as the first release candidate started appearing on servers. The distribution, which has been in "beta" for about a month, should be available in stores mid-second quarter 2003.

Walmart.com is responding to consumer demand for Desktop Linux by now offering Lycoris Linux for retail purchase. Lycoris Desktop/LX is available for around $30, compared to about $100-$120 for Microsoft Windows XP home edition upgrades and full versions.

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