commentary On the surface, Novell's NLD (Novell Linux Desktop) and Sun's Java Desktop System (JDS) offer the same value for the same price, and under the same game rules. For US$50 per year, each ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

Whether you're customizing your Linux install or choosing a distro to go with, one of your many options is the desktop environment you use. There are tons to choose from, all with different benefits ...

Sun Microsystems has introduced a version of StarOffice tailored to desktop PCs running Solaris, its Unix-based operating system. The release on Wednesday of the productivity software, named ...