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Removing the Linux LILO Boot Manager

Microsoft's Support page has an article that describes how to remove the LILO boot manager from the Master Boot Record (MBR).

Linux Distribution Y2K Updates

The much-anticipated year 2000 has finally dawned upon us. Linux distribution vendors have included updates to their packages that will minimise the chance of these inconveniences.

Y2K Bug Strikes Down Linux Today

The Linux Today servers failed for five minutes precisely at 00:00 UTC on the new year, depriving Linux news readers worldwide of their accustomed headlines. Investigation of the problem revealed a dirty little secret: dependence upon Microsoft non-Y2K-compliant software.

Linux explodes onto the scene

In the 12 months of 1999, Linux rose from obscurity to overexposure. The year began with a bang for the upstart operating system. In January, IBM, Compaq Computer, Dell Computer and Hewlett-Packard started selling systems designed for use with Linux.

Linsight launched

Linsight is the professional approach toward providing a single and complete information resource for Linux. By providing resources for interested readers, Linsight will advocate Linux to an entirely new audience and raise awareness of the operating system to new markets.

Disorder in the Court over DVD

Linux enthusiasts claim the code was not meant to facilitate illegal copying or to disseminate copyrighted material. A DVD need not be decoded to be copied, the courtroom protesters pointed out.

Linux Gazette #49 (January 2000) is available

Linux Gazette is a freely available, WWW e-zine that includes short articles giving tips and tricks, ideas and suggestions for customizing and running Linux. It is a member of the Linux Documentation Project.

Quake III Arena for Linux Now Shipping

The smorgasbord of slaughter has come to Linux! id Software's latest version of the first-person shoot 'em up Quake III Arena is now available for ordering in a special edition tin case only for the Linux version.

Yellow Dog Linux Gone Home sneak preview at Mac World

Terra Soft Solutions, developers of Yellow Dog Linux, will be showing a preview of the upcoming, much-anticipated release of Yellow Dog Linux Gone Home -- YDL for the home or small office.

Seven People You Should Follow Into the Next Decade

As the decade winds down, there are the people you need to watch -- and the people you need to avoid. Lucky for you I've put together a list: HARDWARE: LINUS TORVALDS, TRANSMETA; OPERATING SYSTEM: BOB YOUNG, RED HAT.