In a net-centric world, Linux offers the path of least resistance. OS-independent applications will simply have more value than those which are wedded to a single platform.

Paying for a higher level of support with Caldera or Red Hat, especially when they won't answer the basics, is not a palatable solution.

The open source, Linux, GNU, and other associated movements now have a small amount of time, perhaps very small, to use the coming Microsoft divestiture and interim confusion to their advantage.

Network Computing Real-World Labs in Chicago converted everything from their file and print servers to their firewalls and backup systems to Linux. The result? Some surprises, some interesting trends and some painful experiences.

Major chip manufacturers and distributors have begun forging alliances and creating new collaborations to capitalize on the growing support for Linux on the desktop, server and in embedded systems.

In support of the open source community, Compaq is making available a port of the Linux operating system to Compaq's iPAQ handheld.

EuroLinux has taken to the internet in its fight against the patent system which they believe stifles innovation and allows companies with a strong legal teams to block innovative companies.

TurboLinux announced availability of its award-winning TurboLinux products in six new language versions, targeting the European and Latin American markets for Linux.

Enterprise users put off by a lack of centralized management for their open source resources will be interested in new software from HP that will let network professionals monitor and configure their Linux servers and applications.

Despite its successes, the Linux operating system faces a number of challenges before it can be accepted as a world-class enterprise operating system.