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For those wanting to run Windows under Linux, CodeWeavers, Inc. has zeroed in on thirty popular apps like Lotus Notes 6.51 and MS Project. This, hopes CodeWeavers' CEO Jeremy White, will help make his company's Windows-to-Linux software even more attractive.

Microsoft claims it is learning valuable lessons about code sharing from the open source community declaring free software on Windows as "good".

Desktop Linux operating system vendors made news last week as Xandros Corp. Tuesday reintroduced the Linux operating system formerly developed by Corel Corp. with a release called Xandros Desktop 1.0. Meanwhile, Lindows.com Inc. announced it would ship the final build of its operating system some time next month.

Many companies are turning to Web-based applications to provide easy access to employees spread all over the world. Once on the Web, you have near-universal access; all you need is an Internet connection and a Web browser. Depending on the application's requirements, this is great news for Linux users.

Our recent LinuxWorld.com.au survey has revealed that the majority of people visiting the site have not yet used Linux. If you are in the process of deciding whether or not to take the plunge, find out all you can first. This feature article contains a whole heap of frequently asked questions, and their answers, about Linux that is sure to shed more light on the alternative OS.