CIOs and IT managers deciding which operating system will suit their enterprise face a tough task. ZDNet Australia looks at some tips to help you make the decision.
Linux continues desktop march
The good news for Linux as an operating system for the desktop--as opposed to the server--is that it is set to become No. 2 after Windows in the next year or so. The bad news is that its growth does not look to be as explosive as some advocates might have hoped.
Open-source .Net takes shape
Builders of the Mono open-source development project has released an update that will let programmers write Microsoft .Net applications for Linux and Unix operating systems.
Dual boot: IT pros' suggestions
Running both Linux and Windows environments within an organisation isn't always plain sailing. Australian IT pros offer some tips on getting it right.
Support both OSs: Dual boot Windows XP and Red Hat Linux 7.3
At a time when some organisations are investigating the possibility of running Linux instead of Windows on some or all of their desktops, support departments face the possibility of having to support both operating systems. While there are many ways to do this, one that I think works well involves installing both operating systems on a single machine and dual booting.
Top five Linux lessons for Windows admins
For Windows system administrators, making the leap to introducing Linux systems into their organisations might be a little intimidating at first. But, with a few pointers, administering and supporting Linux is not as difficult as it seems.
LindowsOS: What to expect
Although the Linux operating system has been around for 10 years now, its complexity and inability to run many popular applications have kept it from gaining a foothold in the mainstream PC market.
