Here's a novel concept. Might desktop Linux on a laptop or PC actually be easier for a non-tech-savvy user to navigate than the seemingly simpler alternative? Despite having a reputat... READ MORE

A custom Linux distribution based on Ubuntu is shifting gears. Designed specifically for netbooks, Eeebuntu supports hardware found on most Asus Eee PC netbooks and a number of similar... READ MORE

The world’s largest computer service provider is introducing software for netbooks for the first time in its history, according to news reports. IBM's latest initiative represents a ne... READ MORE

Following a a judge's ruling Monday that overturned a 2007 decision, SCO and Novell are anticipating another day in court to settle who owns Unix copyrights. A decision favoring Novell... READ MORE

An ad network broke down some of its search engine traffic and uncovered an interesting data point regarding the battle between and Linux and Windows. http://googlewatch.eweek... READ MORE