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	Kernel release: 2.6.15-rc2-git5, Nov 25 2005
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	Latest Mono release brings .NET on Linux closer, Nov 25 2005
	Linux gurus ask to join EU Microsoft fight, Nov 25 2005
	Desktop Linux for small business, Nov 25 2005
	Windows now leading server operating system, Nov 25 2005
	For Linux Lovers, Safety Comes in Groups, Nov 25 2005
	Kernel release: 2.6.14.3 (1), Nov 24 2005
	Kernel release: 2.6.15-rc2-git4, Nov 24 2005
	Linux tools make the most of AMD processors, Nov 24 2005

Theres's been a lot of hoopla about Ubuntu, the most popular Linux distribution at present, according to statistics. Is all the attention warranted? This week's review takes a closer look at the distribution whose name means humanity to others.

Are you thinking about switching to Linux and want to learn how to use it? Have you been using Linux for some time and want to learn even more? Then Linux Online's classroom can help! Two courses - one for beginners and another intermediate level course - is available to our visitors free of charge. We also have a new section with short lessons on various aspects of Linux use.

The Linux kernel provides the basic services and device drivers used by all other programs running on a Linux OS system. The latest kernels available are:

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Top Five Linux Books:

• Red Hat Linux 9 Bible
  
• Linux in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition
  
• Running Linux, Fourth Edition
  
• Linux Kernel Development
  
• Building Embedded Linux Systems
  

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