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User-Mode Linux feels like Linux because it is Linux. You’ll find a hundred uses for this fast and sensible virtual Linux system

Emulators now give users the ability to run their beloved Mac OS X on Linux, bringing birds of a feather back together

The Wine compatibility layer lets Linux users run Windows programs. Unfortunately, configuring Wine is anything but trivial, and it helps if you enjoy experimenting.

When two systems share a single computer, a boot manager handles the prompts that determine which system to boot. We’ll show you several multiple boot scenarios and describe how to set up your system for dual booting Linux with Windows.

SCPM lets you switch your network configuration when your portable moves to a different network. Read on to learn more about deploying the SCPM profile manager with Suse Linux.

Linspire is pushing a new non-commercial version called Freespire. We took the Freespire beta for a test drive.

Many fine live Linux distributions are waiting for you right now on the Internet. The right choice depends on what you need.