The latest kernel has seen a skew of kernel changes which make it possible for Linux to function much better on large scale servers, for example those provided by IBM . Moving from the lower range functions of web and email servers, to higher up services like database and financial transaction back ends, Linux seems to assimilate everything in it's path like Star Trek's Borg. However 2000 saw the mainstream press grab hold of Linux and wave it around in the air as an alternative desktop platform - as well they might. However one open source desktop developer stood out - Eazel . Eazel will assimilate the Unix desktop world.
Resistance is futile.
Red Hat have agree to integrate Eazels' technology into the way that their desktop uses the Red Hat Network model. This will mean, that when you upgrade your Red Hat boxes, you'll be doing it with Eazel - the self proclaimed leaders in making computers easier to use. Red Hat is the giant of Linux. This is a very considerable step. What this agreement between Dell and Linux means, is that Dell will ship Nautilus with all of it's Linux based desktop and notebook computers.