Linux Links Compiled by Jason Wallwork   Linux is the best alternative to Windows This article looks at Gartner's survey of customer attitudes worldwide about using software alternatives to Microsoft. A quick read. (The Register, May 15, 2003)   Windows NT vs. Unix This is an old article but I found it interesting it because it compares the design and history of Windows NT and Unix. Quite a long article but broken into sections and very readable. (Windows & .Net Magazine, December 1998)   Linux Radio? In what seems to be the continuing quest to put Linux in everything, one company has created a software radio using an iPAQ PDA, the Linux OS, a radio transceiver expansion pack and special software. Is it just a glorifed radio? (LinuxDevices.com, May 13, 2003)   Libranet 2.8 Review Here's a link to an interesting review of Libranet 2.8, the commercial version. (MadPenguin.org, May 9, 2003)   Lindows Media Computer The Register posts great reviews of Linux distros. This one is a look at the the Lindows Media Computer designed for the living room. Very thorough. (The Register, May 12, 2003)   Red Hat 9 vs. SuSE 8.2 An interesting head-to-head review of Red Hat 9 Linux vs. SuSE Linux 8.2 (doesn't say whether standard or pro). Author's first language obviously isn't English, though! (OS News, April 29, 2003)   Always upgrading... Some new releases of your favorite Linux programs/GUIs/distros: KDE 3.1.2 - desktop environment (May 19, 2003) Opera 7.11 - web browser (May 19, 2003) Win4Lin Workstation 5.0 - windows emulator (May 19, 2003) Gaim 0.63 - instant messenger (May 17, 2003) Knoppix 3.2 - distro (May 16, 2003) OpenOffice.org 1.0.3.1 - office suite (May 14, 2003) Wine 20030508 - windows emulator (May 8, 2003) Mozilla 1.4b - web browser (May 7, 2003) VMware Workstation 4 - windows emulator (March 24, 2003)   Lindows CEO grilled by Slashdotters Micheal Robertson, CEO of Lindows.com answers questions from Slashdotters about the Lindows distro and his company. Interesting read. (Slashdot, May 5, 2003)   Moving to Linux from Windows Some of us (dare I say almost all of us) have gotten so used to Linux, we forget that it's not always as easy as we think moving from Windows. This author looks at some of those points including where Linux lacks and where it beats Windows. (OS News, April 6, 2003)   Building a Linux PC A website describing the steps in building or choosing the components for a Linux-based PC. The prices are in British pounds, though. (Homepage, January 1, 2003)   SuSE 8.2 Professional Review Harry Ellis sent this link to a review of SuSE 8.2 Pro a while back. Thanks Harry! (MadPenguin.org, March 28, 2003)         ©2003 Peterborough Linux User Group, All Rights Reserved. Logos and buttons are used by permission of their respective owners. PLUG can not be held liable for damages resulting from the use or misuse of the information at this website or from its members. Don't run with scissors.   Comments can be sent to Jason Wallwork, Webmaster.