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  • Mixing Unix and Windows

    Most enterprises have a mix of Windows and Unix systems. Columnist Larry Seltzer explores the options for interoperating those systems.

  • Linux threatens Unix, not Windows

    Linux continues to gain market share, but not at Windows' expense. Some believe that despite current perceptions, Linux is actually more of a threat to its progenitor, Unix.

  • HP's Unix beats Windows in server test

    Hewlett-Packard released new server speed-test results Wednesday that for the first time compare its version of Unix with Windows on the company's top-end Itanium server--and Unix came out ahead.

  • Open source geeks asked to 'stand up and be counted'

    Australians working with open source software are urged to participate in an online census launched this week to discover the capabilities of the local industry.

  • Vista still struggling as Linux finds its feet

    Almost a year on from the release of Microsoft's Windows Vista, only 13 percent of companies say they expect to move all desktops to the operating system, according to a survey released this week. Furthermore, adoption of Linux continues to gather pace, with a particular emphasis on the desktop emerging.

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    CTO of antivirus firm prefers Mac, Unix

    The CTO of the third biggest antivirus firm revealed to me this week that an Apple Powerbook loaded with Unix is his "platform of choice".

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    Black views on white papers

    Reading the news via the handy (though often-ignored) AvantGo on my Pocket PC recently, I encountered an advertisement for a white paper from Microsoft offering a case study on costs of ownership for Linux versus Windows. This has the potential to be either informative or tragic, I said to myself, as I chose to download a copy.

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    Other shoe still hasn't dropped for Boot Camp

    There were some interesting responses to my analysis piece last week about Apple's new Boot Camp Windows-on-Mac software, but all the evidence still points in one direction...

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    With Melbourne resuming its rightful place as Sydney's slightly embarrassing provincial neighbour after the Commonwealth Games, the scene is now set for an event of real significance.

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  • Mixing Unix and Windows

    Most enterprises have a mix of Windows and Unix systems. Columnist Larry Seltzer explores the options for interoperating those systems.

  • HP's Unix beats Windows in server test

    HP releases new server speed-test results that for the first time compare its version of Unix with Windows on the company's top-end Itanium server--and Unix comes out ahead.

  • Linux: Making the change

    The idea of getting a robust, scalable operating system for free hasn't clicked with many enterprises -- until now.

  • Microsoft: The Lord of the Spin

    Should Microsoft spend more time improving its products and engaging customers rather than slagging off Linux with illogical statements?

  • Sun, Microsoft tout fruits of cooperation

    The companies bridge a networking-system rift, while customers hope more such collaborations are on the way.

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  • Windows Services for Unix 3.5

    Microsoft's Windows Services for Unix will be most useful if you've already made the decision to switch platforms. This free download will also make life easier for Unix experts who need to use a Windows desktop system.

  • X11: Apple's secret formula

    The company is making a play to lure Unix and Linux users to its Mac OS X operating system. Will a windowing environment do the trick?

  • Mandrake Linux PowerPack Edition 9.1

    Mandrake Linux 9.1 is Linux all grown-up, with easy installation, tons of bundled apps, and pretty fonts, too.

  • Commentary:99 Flavours of Windows

    Just because there are many different Windows variants doesn't mean that everybody's happy.

  • Why 64 bit is the 'new' catchword

    With chip makers chomping at the bit to update systems to create a 64-bit world, CIOs need to ask the tough question, "why?" This article provides compelling arguments for the switch.

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