Caldera eDesktop Edges Out Microsoft Windows 2000 in Functionality - Part III

Linux is based on a "clone" of the Unix operating system, originally made by Linus Torvalds in 1991 as a graduate student at the University of Helsinki. The core of Linux is "open source"; all version source code is available under open license, and any extensions or modifications must be submitted to the Linux community at large for inclusion in the main, shared body of Linux code. Within the space, Red Hat is the leading provider of Linux "distributions" and service. Red Hat Linux 6.2 was released in April 2000.

Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4
Caldera Systems began life as Novell CEO Ray Noorda's marketing arm for a non-Microsoft version of DOS originally developed at Digital Research, DRDOS. Caldera has made significant inroads in the Linux market. OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 is high-performance desktop software optimized for the Internet. It also includes powerful Internet-ready applications designed specifically for helping you enjoy and maximize the power of the Internet.

Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is Microsoft's premium desktop operating system. Released in February 2000, Windows 2000 is the successor to Windows NT. Windows 2000 promises cross-compatibility with existing Windows 95/98, while extending the stability and security of Windows NT.