The Queensland state government will simplify its purchasing of desktop and laptop PCs, and mid-range servers with a new two-year whole of government supply arrangement beginning in July.
Developers and corporate customers eager to get their hands on an open-source version of Microsoft's .Net line of programming tools will need to wait a little longer.
Networking software company Novell has filled in the picture of its revamped NetWare, painting the operating system as an alternative to Microsoft's forthcoming Windows Server 2003.
The advent of the US$50 OS could spell trouble for Microsoft, but it's a storm that Redmond will weather.
A senior IT executive at a major pharmaceutical company summed up the challenge for Linux at the ZDNet UK IT Priorities conference today when he asked one simple question: what are the benefits in migrating from Microsoft to Linux at the desktop?
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Linux seller Red Hat has announced its first version of the open-source operating system for desktop computers, taking direct aim at Microsoft. Additional reading: Open Source Resource Centre
Is Microsoft funding the SCO Group's legal fight against Linux? ZDNet hopes to shed some light and answer common questions swirling around the duo's relationship.
Customers and government bodies should focus on products with open standards and realise the pitfalls of open source, argues Scott Petty, Dimension Data Australia COO.
Outlook has been copping some heat lately, largely for attracting virus writers, while Thunderbird has been getting all of the good press. Is it time to dump Outlook? We review the options.
If you manage a lot of corporate desktops, then Novell's Linux Desktop is well worth a look -- particularly if you're happy with ZENworks. Linux pricing and Novell's corporate-style support could make this a useful option for business.
Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.
Last month we looked at thin-client terminals. This month RMIT examines the back end for thin-client setups.
Outlook has been copping some heat lately, largely for attracting virus writers, while Thunderbird has been getting all of the good press. We examine the two products, and other e-mail clients available today, so you can see if replacing Outlook really is an option.
Who needs colour? Sometimes all you need is a black-and-white printer that can churn out the pages fast. We test your options.
Conroy ducks, Ballmer evades and Android Fails -- Club Builder
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