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    The question of whether Linux's total cost of ownership (TCO) is lower than that of Windows or other operating systems continues to inspire fierce debates amongst IT professionals.

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    Microsoft will offer developers a glimpse at future versions of its Visual Studio.Net development tools and highlight a number of additions to the product line.

  • .Net patent could stifle standards effort

    Microsoft is in the process of applying for a wide-ranging patent that covers a variety of functions related to its .Net initiative.

  • Mono & .Net: The odd couple

    Microsoft's earlier response to open source was unsubtle and combative. But lately it looks like the relationship is evolving into a productive balance, more dance than fight.

  • Why .NET will benefit other platforms

    Just as .NET has been touted as the savior of the "little language," it may also be the technology that raises the fortunes of many non-Microsoft platforms and applications, including Linux.

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  • Linux TCO edge: Lower labour costs

    The question of whether Linux's total cost of ownership (TCO) is lower than that of Windows or other operating systems continues to inspire fierce debates amongst IT professionals.

  • Part I: .Net under the microscope

    At one stage it seemed that .Net was simply a prefix for every new Microsoft product release but, while still not perfect, it is evolving into a stable platform for Web services development.

  • Sun's ongoing war with Microsoft

    Sun has spent so much time on its efforts against Linux and Microsoft that its products may be suffering. One engineer took his concerns about Java's implementation on Solaris public.

  • Return of the rich client application with .NET Framework

    Get the best of both worlds from Microsoft's .NET Framework by combining the deployment simplicity of a Web application with the richness of a Windows forms application.

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    COMMENTARY -- Longhorn will be immensely popular once it is released, because Longhorn is revolutionary technology that makes desktop computing better.

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  • Windows Server 2008

    Windows Server 2008 is easier to install and manage than previous versions, and has many new and improved features that should encourage organisations to upgrade.

  • Microsoft rebuilds .Net tools

    Microsoft will offer developers a glimpse at future versions of its Visual Studio.Net development tools and highlight a number of additions to the product line.

  • Microsoft Windows XP SP2

    We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

  • Avert your eyes! 4 Net filters reviewed

    Always a contentious topic, we look server-based Internet content filters and some of the reasons why your organisation might want one, or not.

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market. From fingerprint scanners, to single sign-on software and biometric technology -- we have the authentication market covered.

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