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Our test of six personal firewalls finds the best ones for keeping uninvited guests out of your office or home system.

From its inception, Linux has been seen as an operating system that lacks graphics applications and is driven by the command line. This month LinuxWorld looks at two of the best free graphics applications for Linux in both 2D and 3D.

XML under Apache and Linux

XML is an extension of HTML that functions similarly to SGML. It allows anyone to define their own HTML-like system of tags for content markup.

Red Hat beta 9.0

With the release of Red Hat beta 7.0 (code named Pinstripe), Red Hat enthusiasts and Linux users in general can get a good idea of what the complete 7.0 release has in store. Pinstripe keeps with much the same design as Red Hat 6.2 - this is the one ...

Build your dream machine

Three step-by-step projects to transform your sluggish PC into a desktop powerhouse.

Olympic IT: the risk and the glory

Whether you cheer in the stands or from the couch, or even log onto the Net to get the latest stats, facts and feeds from the Games, there is a network of IT bringing the results home in a split second. We investigate the immense risks facing the off...

Beyond Napster - file sharing exposed

Earlier this year, Napster brought file sharing to the front line. This month we explain the issues, while giving you the lowdown on the latest programs.