Xandros Debuts Open Circulation Edition

Xandros has just announced the release of an Open Circulation Edition of the Xandros Desktop OS, which comes with features like the ability to dual-boot with Windows XP, the Opera browser and email package, and access to Xandros Networks. To accompany this exciting release, DesktopOS.com has published an exclusive interview with Rick Berenstein, Xandros Chairman & CTO, Ming Poon, the VP for Software Development, and Stephen Harris, Director of Marketing & PR.

Moving from Debian To SuSE Linux and Back Again

I'm sure everyone is sick of reading reviews of Suse 9.1 by now but perhaps this one is a little different. This is not an ordinary review in the sense that I don't provide lots of colourful screenshots, or ramble on endlessly about the included software versions and other trivial things. Written from the point of view of a Debian user trying to switch to an "easier" distribution, I concentrated on how Suse stacks up compared to some of the traditional Debian strengths.

New Apple re-designed displays include 30-inch; Goodbye ADC

Apple is on the verge of announcing a new, totally re-designed family of three flat-panel displays with the addition of a 30-inch HD-ready model (2560x1600 resolution), claims ThinkSecret. In what appears to be a major change in direction for Apple, the displays will exclusively use a digital visual interface (DVI) connector and will not come with Apple's proprietary Apple Display Connector (ADC).

Virtually Minix: A Tutorial & Intro to Minix on XP via Bochs

This tutorial will walk the reader through setting up Minix 2.0.4 on Windows XP via Bochs 2.1.1. These are the latest versions of Minix, Bochs and Windows XP as of May of 2004. In this era of Linux and Windows domination of the OS scene, it is important to remember that there are alternatives. Hence, this article will also serve as an introduction to one such alternative, Minix, which has a very rich heritage, indeed.

Linux vs. Apple: An Uncomfortable Battle

"Linux represents a threat and an opportunity for every software and hardware company. Apple is once again at the crossroads. While it will take a couple of years before we know whether the company will make the right choice, one thing is clear: Apple's path is about to become vastly more interesting" says Rob Enderle for TechNewsWorld.