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Data center makeover, part 1: Linux topples college's IT Tower of Babel
The data center at Golden Gate University was a cornucopia of hardware and software platforms. New CTO Anthony Hill decided it was time to consolidate and, after considering Solaris and Windows, he settled on Linux. In part one of this two-part inter... Article | 10 Sep 2003
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The Wrong Choice: Farm-products chain says Wintel is a saddle sore
Blue screens of death and constant middle-of-the-night phone calls led a chain of retail stores to regret its Unix-to-Windows migration. Article | 03 Sep 2003
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Windows to Linux basics: 'OS bigots are not what people are looking for'
Enterprise computing environments are rarely single-operating system islands nowadays. That's why this is a good time for Windows administrators to bone up on Linux. "If Windows folk truly want to be successful, they're going to have to learn other t... Interview | 17 Jun 2003
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Windows to Linux basics: Analysts say transition from Windows to Linux isn't easy
Analysts describe some of the hardship and early learning that Windows administrators will need to absorb in order to initiate a move to Linux. Article | 17 Jun 2003
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Windows to Linux basics: Experts say a little Linux learning is enough for Windows shops
Of course, Linuxphiles believe that Windows administrators need to learn about Linux. But do Windows experts think that's a lot of hooey? A little hooey perhaps, but there's a grain of truth there, too, according to Windows experts Serdar Yegulalp, P... Interview | 16 Jun 2003
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The Wrong Choice: Company rejects Linux, learns a lesson
Charged with implementing an application server that ran on both Linux and Windows 2000, webmaster Joe Sechman immediately chose Linux. Unfortunately, Sechman, who works for a large organization he preferred not to name, couldn't persuade his company... Interview | 14 Mar 2003
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The TCO question: Can Linux beat Microsoft? Part 1
Many businesses are embracing Linux because of its reported stability and security, its growing viability and its freedom from licensing fees. But others caution that "open-source" doesn't necessarily mean "free," especially when it comes to paying t... Interview | 27 Feb 2003
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Windows-to-Linux on the desktop has its drawbacks
Sure there are cost and maintenance savings in opting for Linux on the desktop over Windows, but administrators still have to contend with some setbacks. Article | 25 Feb 2003