The services will allow users to perform basic messaging functions such as signing in to and out of the system, sending and receiving messages from buddies, adding new buddies to their list, and finding out who is available online.

CNN: AOL brings instant messenger to mobile phones

After some investigation, the problem appeared to be in the Linux network file system (NFS) kernel, the piece of the operating system responsible for some basic server functions.

CNN: Linux gaining with mission-critical systems

The once vaunted IRS computer system has trouble accomplishing what would seem to be the most basic of functions: reconciling Social Security numbers, W-2 forms and even the number of children in a household.

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The program tiles clutter the desktop and basic system functions and information are hidden beneath layers of new links.

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