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LinuxWorld preview: Why management has been easier on Windows, Unix
Levanta CEO Matt Mosman previews his firm's new Linux management appliance and explains why he thinks Linux has lagged behind the competition in the realm of server management. Article
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Knoppix Hacks: Use Knoppix to rescue Windows
In "Knoppix Hacks," author Kyle Rankin explains how the Knoppix CD can be used as an indispensable, multi-purpose tool for administrators. One of the many things Knoppix can accomplish is rescuing Windows. In this e-mail exchange, Rankin provides ins... Tip
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Golden's Rules: Linux vs. Windows -- The new Cold War
There's an operating system war going on. Don't bet that your favorite will win. Column
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Windows vs. Linux/OSS today, part 2: Linux experts see strong server, weak desktop
A user- and integration-friendlier Linux could kick Microsoft's Windows server operating system out of the data center altogether -- one day. Today, however, Linux and open source software are powerhouses that need more fuel to outpace Windows in the... Article
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Windows vs. Linux/OSS today, part 1: Windows expert points to Linux, open source gaps
Linux wasn't created to enhance Microsoft Windows, but one Windows expert says it sure plays that part well. This is part one of our exploration of the state of the Windows-versus-Linux rivalry. Article
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Dos & don'ts: Linux migration tips for Windows admins
Handy tips for Windows admins facing a migration to Linux. Article
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How Linux beats Windows in ID management ease
A Linux conversion may be your ticket away from the daily hassles of managing and licensing domain controllers and related software devices. Tip
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How secure is desktop Linux versus Windows?
James Turnbull compares and contrasts security attributes of Linux and Windows on the desktop. Ask the Expert
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Golden's Rules: Mixing Linux and Windows
If you listen to the debate between Microsoft advocates and open source zealots, you might easily conclude that it's an all-or-nothing proposition. For them, it's one or the other. Column
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How to convince the boss to switch from Windows to Linux on the desktop
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