Linux-Mandrake 8.1 and the process of getting settled in and smoothing out the routine bumps and curves of this distribution. Learn why Mandrake 8.1 is the best offering to date for a home audience.

Novell upstages SCO earnings report. Another chapter in long ongoing saga between the 2 firms; how SCO and Novell came to be at odds over Linux; industry analysts give views on SCO v. Linux. [LinuxPlanet]

With the release of Cold Fusion Server 4.5 for Linux, Allaire makes a play for the enterprise and at the same time legitimizes Linux in the world of big iron. Kevin Reichard reviews a beta version.

LinuxPlanet discussion of features, documentation, ease of installation and methods of installation.

Discussion of discrepancies between boxed and ISO versions, installation options, and included applications.

LinuxPlanet evaluation and description of features.

Discusses methods of obtainment, included software, installation and configuration.

Comparison of different boxed copies and the download, discussion of packages, support options, installation and configuration.

Discussion of changes from previous releases, installation and configuration.

Discusses changes from previous releases, included packages and installation options