Linux, Linux, Linux.

Just a quick note to say that I've posted some GNU/Linux related articles that I think might be of interest to both outside observers and current GNU/Linux users.

• Showdown: The Penguins Prepare for a Shootout - This is the first in a series of distribution reviews that I will be doing over the next few weeks. This week I look at Xandros, a much hyped distribution that includes Windows compatiblity courtesy of CrossOver Office and Plug-in.
• Duval Clears Up MNF Controversy - Mandrake has a nice new Firewall/Router/DHCP server that might do the trick if you want something more powerful than a router “appliance”… yet it comes with new “dual license.” I interviewed Mandrake co-founder Gaël Duval about MNF and its license, and this is the result.
• MandrakeSoft Faces Short-Term Cash Crunch - Unfortunately it seems that MDK has encountered another rough bit concerning funding. I encourage any one using MDK's free download ISO to consider joining MDK Club to support their Free Software endevours. Don't let another distribution be forced to move to a proprietary software model! (Note this article, unlike the others, is just a summary for a news release and not an original piece)

I have some other stuff to mention, but I'll save that for later today.