Cover Story: Geek Wars:
In which a tiny three-person software firm takes on the Microsoft corporate giant and lo, they win.

The Byrne Report: Is War Fun?

Briefs: Our Favorite Martin.

Rev: Paris Is Burning.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Prague Rock: The Czech Republic grapples with the realities of the free market in 'Up and Down.'

Lyrics Born: Aesop Rock speaks the speech trippingly on the tongue.

Holy Relic: Manic Street Preachers' hard-rock sermon.

Cotton Club: Remember when rock T-shirts meant something?

Kitchen Gods: One writer remembers learning to lord it over the hearth.

Cook It: The Noblest Spears.

Swirl 'n' Spit: Chateau Souverain.

First Bite: Sorella Caffe.

Fast and Furious: Raunchy 'Rumors' funny if not classy.