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According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses, approximately one third of the small business sector has not yet taken action to address a potential Y2K computer glitch.

The University of Texas released a study this week estimating that more than $300 billion (US$) in revenue and some 1.2 million jobs were generated by way of the Internet in the US last year. With that much at stake, security issues are increasingly critical for companies engaged in e-commerce.

Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE: CPQ) and Red Hat Software, Inc. have announced a development and marketing agreement that will likely add to the mounting momentum of the Linux open-source operating system (OS) movement.

A recent International Data Corp. report, focused on Service Level Agreement (SLA) issues, found dissatisfaction among 59% of the IT professionals who responded.

With a recent revisitation by Melissa, new strains of the CIH Virus, and the appearance of the Tristate macro virus-- along with the dissemination of new trojan horse hacker tools-- reliable security solutions with ant-virus components might be just as critical as Y2K compliance solutions. According...

While the name of the Linux open-source operating system (OS) was being brought up in the Microsoft anti-trust trial -- "Linux is beating Windows" -- Red Hat, Inc. was busy announcing that it has filed a registration with the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (...

Magic Software Enterprises (Nasdaq: MGIC) has recently positioned itself as a player in the field of Linux-based e-commerce solutions, announcing the availability of its eMerchant product for the increasingly popular open-source operating system (OS).

"The clock is ticking." 5123:33.23 and counting. When users visit the newly launched Millennium Guide, powered by Lycos, Inc. (Nasdaq: LCOS), they'll be greeted with not only a Y2K countdown meter, but with opportunities to catch up on Y2K news or play a countdown to 2000 trivia game, as well.

VA Linux Systems and Opensales.Com recently announced an alliance intended in part to advance the cause and availability of powerful and cost-effective Linux servers for companies engaged in e-commerce.

In an environment charged with a major China espionage scandal, and electronic attacks on the official Web sites of the White House, the Senate, and the FBI, the issue of online security remains a critical one.

In a move that some industry analysts have called an attempt to play catch-up in the expansive e-commerce game, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) recently announced that it would quintuple the staff of its e-commerce unit, focusing on small to mid-sized companies looking for an online presence.

In what's been called by some industry analysts a score for Microsoft's Audio 4.0, Pop-Rap music group The Beastie Boys has announced the availability of the first of three previously unreleased tracks for secure digital download from Launch.Com (Nasdaq: LAUN).

In what's been called by some industry analysts a score for Microsoft's Audio 4.0, Pop-Rap music group The Beastie Boys has announced the availability of the first of three previously unreleased tracks for secure digital download from Launch.Com (Nasdaq: LAUN).

Amidst a flurry of moves made by IBM to assert its presence in the expanding Linux operating system (OS) market, Dell Computer (Nasdaq: DELL) this week announced several initiatives with, apparently, much the same intention.

As we inch toward mid-1999, more and more companies are entering a market created to curtail projections for a Y2K computer bug that range from foreseeing a minor glitch to heralding worldwide chaos.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) this week disclosed, in a barrage of announcements, collaboration with several key players in the increasingly popular Linux market, taking the open-source operating system (OS) another step towards broader acceptance.

May the force -- and the hype -- be with you. Pop culture has been jammed with marketing and movie mania as Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace -- a film that has been called the most anticipated in history-- opened in theatres this week. But, if you're looking for an escape, don't go online.

If recent developments are indicators of the operating system's ability to gain worldwide acceptance, things are looking good for Linux. Caldera Systems, Inc. announced sponsorship and support this week for the Linux Professional Institute's (LPI) exam-based certification program.

In a move to expand its position as a provider of e-commerce solutions for small to mid-sized companies, IBM (NYSE: IBM) last week announced a new version of its Net.Commerce for AS/400, helping businesses to quickly gain a secure, efficient online presence.

In a complementary exchange of announcements aimed at advancing the presence of both companies in the Y2K solutions arena, Microsoft has offered a free 120-day trial of its Systems Management Server (SMS), while Shaman Corp. released information about its Enterprise product's interoperability with S...