Climate surveys are becoming a powerful tool in assisting companies to achieve something envied in the current decidedly arid business environment - longevity.

2002 is going to be the year of Linux in SA. Not only are businesses starting to see the benefits in open source software in tough trading times, but the operating system has also reached a level of maturity that makes for a compelling argument.

According to KPMG Consulting, companies that implement an integrated e-learning solution can improve their revenues.

We can`t secure our systems, but we can at least try a little harder than we have been.

The rumour mill was sparked into action last week by a joint cautionary announcement released by Mustek and Rectron.

Every now and again, something happens to make one realise, as if for the first time, just how closely the silvery thread of telecommunications is woven through the fabric of one`s life.

The Red Hat Package Manager has been the packaging method of choice for Linux for many years now, but despite its merits, it still fails when it comes to resolving dependencies.

Telkom pushed up its call rates just before it is to lose its monopoly, and will go back to court to defend its actions. Is the company suicidal, or is it playing a deeper game?

The first Booth`s Bites of 2002 features a roundup of local and international financial happenings.

Workplace resolutions need not fade as time goes by, but can be applied at any time during the working year to guide you through the challenges of 2002.

Armed only with self-confidence, I planned to delve deeper into Linux over the holidays only to be brought back to earth with a resounding thud.

Is Linux ready to dethrone Windows? Not quite yet.

What were the best and worst Linux applications in 2001? Many of the desktop applications stand out as exceptional, while many of the server products may not yet be up to speed.