A German Linux box builder lands in Bedford, Sep 05, 2006

German startup Collax Inc., a maker of Linux-based servers for small and midsize businesses, is bringing its technology to New England. The year-old company is taking up residence in Bedford, making its new local facilities the company's world headquarters as it attacks a growing Linux server market.

Linux is shedding its hard-core techie image in a bid to woo ordinary human beings seeking an easy-to-use operating system that can be downloaded for free.

A Welsh county council has brokered a deal to provide open source email to up to 40,000 pupils and teachers.

How do you know which open source approach is right for you? We've pulled out a few start-ups that you might not be familiar with, but we think should be on your radar.

Hi-Mobile.net once again kindly stepped up and sent us in the next-generation Motorola Linux-based ROKR-E2 feature phone. In the tradition of the ROKR devices, the E2 is also built around the idea of music on the go, while it's the first Linux phone to have an initial retail cost smaller than $256. Read inside for our detailed review, video and pictures.

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