Step up to Linux. Linux is a fast, stable and completely free UNIX system for PC's, DEC Alpha's and several other platforms. Linux provides an excellent environment for software development and is well tuned to run server applications. Many web sites, including this one, are powered by Linux servers.

The adorable creature pictured to the left is the Linux Penguin. This vibrant flightless bird is the beloved mascot for Linux. If you see her (him? Who can tell?), you know that Linux can't be far behind.

Click on the penguin and explore the Linux universe.

Jakob Nielsen's excellent information rich website. Useit.com contains serious information and insight into what to and what not to do when designing a web page. This is a very content rich site whose scientific approach isn't for everyone, but is great for those of us who appreciate it. It's refreshing to find web design advice that concentrates on what web users will find most useful, and not on how to quickly abuse the features of the latest browsers.

XEmacs is the UNIX editor for the rest of us. XEmacs provides the functionality of GNU Emacs and adds an attractive front end and usable GUI elements such as real scrollbars and an icon toolbar. XEmacs can display multiple fonts and handle international text. Once you get used to XEmacs, you'll never want to use another editor.

Java. The most talked about programming language. See what the hype is all about.

Using Java is the easiest way to improve productivity.

Your programmers are happy. Java allows them to finish projects quicker and deliver products with fewer bugs.

Your users are happy. They can start using new programs quicker, are subjected to fewer bugs and can run on the platform of their choice.

All the people of the world will live in peace and harmony.

OK. Maybe it's not that great. But it is the best programming language out there.