We loaded and ran the 2009 (10th Anniversary) edition of Mandriva Linux One, which we reviewed earlier this week.

Cacti is a web based PHP/MySql graphing solution using the RRDtool engine. Classically, it can graph network bandwidthes with SNMP. But in fact, a lot of different graphs can be done with snmp, shell or perl scripts.

The Audacity audio editor is a great program. Take that as you will: It's truly functional software. It's a great illustration of the power and versatility of open source.

Why are the Solaris tools different to GNU. Why are there several versions of the same command in Solaris? Where are the GNU tools?

What he'd like from developers is "pretty easy: Fix rc-bugs, take care, that the fixed packages are migrated to "Lenny," do upgrade tests, document problems in the release-notes. Pretty simple, isn't it?" Well, it is if you're a Linux developer, but otherwise, not really.

What about the Linux user? Is there a comparable product that can allow a Linux desktop user to edit and produce video. There is and it's called Kino

Although many Linux distributions can run on either a desktop or server platform, few provide by default a raft of applications aimed specifically at server usage. Server Optimized Linux is an exception -- a distribution aimed squarely at servers. That's an appealing prospect, but the reality is more underwhelming.

Here is an interesting side effect to watch out for if you have enabled the Compiz-fusion wobbly windows visual effect. When a window is placed on a certain corner of the desktop, almost overlapping the next desktop, it develops this nervous twitch. (See the video)