CNET.com article features Lawson Software's strategy of hitting middle market companies in specific industries and the positive results of this strategy.

SCO warned firms that using Linux may cause them legal trouble, then shut down its whole German web site after Linux advocacy group LinuxTag obtains temporary restraining German court order. [CNET News.com]

Napster's appeal of a court-ordered shutdown has granted the company more time but little room to maneuver in its ongoing clash with the recording industry. [News.com]

Seattle Federal judge refuses request by Lindows to dismiss Microsoft trademark case against it, paving way for April trial. Jury now set to decide if Microsoft has right to word 'windows' in some cases, or if it is generic term. [CNET News.com]

Michael Robertson, Lindows CEO, reveals himself as formerly anonymous donor of $200, 000 prize money in contest to translate Linux OS to Microsoft's Xbox video game console. [CNET News.com]

San Diego start-up dedicated to making Linux easy to use for average PC users releases first retail version of its software Lindows 3.0, and has enlisted retail partners to sell it. [CNET News.com]

Firm expands experiment selling low-cost PCs running Linux OS. Web site now has lines of Microtel PCs with installed Lindows, Mandrake. May be milestone for Linux public acceptance. Sales are above expectations. [CNET News.com]

The attorney representing Metallica and rap star Dr. Dre in their lawsuits against Napster is sending a barrage of letters to top universities, pushing them to block students from using the popular file-swapping software. [News.com]

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Firm's claim to word 'Windows' suffers another blow when Federal judge again questions firm's claim that term is not generic, and re-denies request to close Lindows.com site and block owner from advertising its product. [CNET News.com]