Linux versus Windows

Home > Enterprise Linux Fast Guide

EMAIL THIS


Fast Guide:	Linux versus Windows

Last Updated: Jan 05, 2005

Why make comparisons? Because more enterprise Windows shops today are evaluating Linux than ever before. These articles and tips provide food for thought and fodder for Linux pitches.
>>	Will Linux spell doom for Microsoft? Join the debate at the Enterprise Windows Decisions Conference.
>>	Ask expert John H. Terpstra about Samba on Linux or Linux/Windows interoperability.

The TCO question: Can Linux beat Microsoft? Part 1

(10 Mar 2003)

Three IT professionals weigh in on the total costs of using open-source software in an enterprise environment. They also tackle how companies track TCO and whether open-source software can grow with an enterprise in the first of a two-part question-and-answer interview.

Read Full Story


NEWS:
>>	JBoss founder: Time is now for open-source application servers (SearchOpenSource.com) 26 Feb 2003
>>	The TCO question: Can Linux beat Microsoft? Part 2 (SearchOpenSource.com) 27 Feb 2003
>>	Windows-to-Linux on the desktop has its drawbacks (SearchOpenSource.com) 25 Feb 2003
>>	Linux/Samba holds its own (and more) with Win2000 (SearchOpenSource.com) 05 Mar 2003
>>	Red Hat: Debating enterprise Linux momentum futile (SearchOpenSource.com) 24 Feb 2003


LINKS:
>>	Best Web Links-->Decision criteria-->Linux versus Windows
>>	Best Web Links-->Decision criteria-->Switching to Linux


ADVICE:
>>	The case for using Samba as a Windows NT 4.0 PDC Server ASK THE EXPERTS :What are the advantages of using Samba as a Windows NT 4.0 Primary Domain Controller (PDC) Server?
>>	Using Linux as a secure gathering point for Windows shares ASK THE EXPERTS :How would I use Linux as a central, secure gathering point for Windows shares?
>>	Career programmers should explore open-source options: Ignore Linux at your own risk TIP :The evidence is mounting that you must be open to open-source if you want to sell yourself in this day and age.
>>	Safely bringing Linux into an existing enterprise IT environment ASK THE EXPERTS :How can I safely begin using Linux in an already existing enterprise IT environment?

Digg This!

StumbleUpon

Del.icio.us

RELATED RESOURCES

	2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems
	Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts
	Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary

>	Linux and Unix: Integration and interoperability tips
>	Free Linux administration tools: The best tools of 2006
>	Top Linux tips of 2006
>	Open source software stories: The most popular in 2006
>	Linux news: The top stories of 2006
View All Topics


			This week's poll: What enterprise Linux issue keeps your company's administrators up at night? Read a related SearchEnterpriseLinux.com news exclusive Management Security Application availability Staff and training Nothing about Linux keeps me awake Other

			Poll participation is restricted to registered members. Not a member? Register. Otherwise, log in:

			username:


			password:

SEARCH

TechTarget provides enterprise IT professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective IT purchase decisions and managing their organizations' IT projects - with its network of technology-specific Web sites, events and magazines.


TechTarget Corporate Web Site \| Media Kits \| Reprints \| Site Map All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2003 - 2008, TechTarget \| Read our Privacy Policy