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Extending the Linux desktop with business intelligence — (Mar. 4. 2004) — In the wake of corporate scandals like Enron and Tyco, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation aims to ensure the accountability of corporate executive management and directors, primarily in the interest of protecting public companies' external investors. Regulations like SOX are being addressed, not just from the company boardroom, but also by specialized ...

Inside Lineox Linux — (Feb. 11, 2004) — DesktopLinux.com interviews Raimo Koski, the founder of Finland-based Lineox Linux. Offering a Linux distribution based on Red Hat's software, Lineox reduces the cost of Linux by eliminating many of the production fees associated with boxed sets and bundled support programs. Koski explains Lineox's unique approach and ...

StarOffice 7 -- the best and worst of Office — by Henry Kingman (Nov. 21, 2003) — The best thing about Sun's StarOffice 7 is that it's virtually a clone of Microsoft Office, the defacto standard business software today. The worst thing about Sun's StarOffice is that it's -- well, you get the idea -- virtually a clone of Microsoft's Office, the defacto standard business software today. ...

Doctor prescribes Linux for more reliable networks, lower cost — (Nov. 3, 2003) — DesktopLinux.com talks to CEO and physician Dr.Martin Echt about his decision to move his 200-user network to Linux-based thin clients. The NY medical practice's conversion to Linux has improved performance, reduced costs, and increased stability. Capital Cardiology Associates' (CCA) cares for over 40,000 patients, makes 40,000 hospital visits, ...

Linux from the trenches: A frank analysis of Linux as it moves toward critical mass — (Sep. 25, 2003) — Tom Adelstein, longtime Linux advocate and consultant has spent the last year working closely with state, local, and federal government open source software initiatives. Tom launched Government Forge, a Web site devoted to state and local governments interested in Linux and open source which is newly part of the Open ...

An alternative to so-called "Open Source Bills" — by Johannes Lessmann (Sep. 23, 2003) — In the recent past we hear a lot about law proposals that intend to enforce the usage or at least consideration of open source software for government procurements. Australia, Oregon, Texas, Spain and Brazil are prominent examples of such kinds of bills. In most cases there is only little acceptance ...

Computer Associates' Open Innovation Strategy takes Linux to enterprise — (Sep. 22, 2003) — Computer Associates (CA) has no doubts about open source Linux. In fact, the company has been involved with Linux as a founding member of OSDL, is active in a number of organizations to foster Linux acceptance, and CA uses Linux internally.

Sam Greenblatt, SVP and Chief Architect, Linux Technology Group, ...

Desktop Linux Breaking Ground — by Tom Adelstein (Aug. 12, 2003) — Desktop Linux started gaining momentum in 2002. Only nine months later, Linux potential looks very real. While some critics take a cynical view, the record does not prove them correct. DesktopLinux.com Contributing Editor Tom Adelstein discusses where the Linux desktop has experienced growth and some upcoming launches to keep your ...

Astaro integrated security solution fueled by open source Linux — (Jul. 29, 2003) — Fueled by lean IT budgets that demand results and a successful round of VC funding, Astaro is experiencing demand from small and large businesses that want an integrated solution for security with no vendor lock-in. DesktopLinux.com recently caught up with Astaro CEO Jan Hichert to discover that the company is ...

ELX Linux: Moving businesses to Linux — (Jul. 28, 2003) — DesktopLinux.com recently contacted ELX Linux to learn about the company's desktop strategy, market conditions, and business activities. ELX Founder and Chief Software Architect, Abhi Datt offered us the following exclusive insight into market conditions and programs that are allowing ELX to convert 200-300 corporate/institutional desktops a month to Linux. Datt ...

The Future of the Linux Desktop — by Binh Nguyen (Jul. 21, 2003) — In this editorial for DesktopLinux.com, Binh Nguyen offers some thoughts on the future of the Linux Desktop. Nguyen calls on developers to innovate and and create systems that would foster greater collaboration among open source software projects . . .

The Future of the Linux Desktop
by Binh Nguyen...

Looking for Linux apps? Try rpmseek.com — (Jul. 3, 2003) — So you made a switch to the Linux operating system. Where do you go to find applications on the web? rpmseek.com, of course! DesktopLinux.com sat down with Marc Rendenbach, founder of rpmseek.com to discuss how to get those applications and pre-built files for your system. Marc explains the role of ...

I have a Linux Desktop dream — by Lasse Christiansen (Jun. 13, 2003) — Lasse Christiansen has a Linux desktop dream. This lengthy opinion column at DesktopLinux.com provides Christensen's perspective on Linux usability, application support, and more. He surveys the current state of the Linux desktop, reviews strengths and weaknesses, and suggests some improvements that would propel Linux onto more systems.

I have ...

Enterprise Computing for the Office - Using Thin Clients — by Michael C. Barnes (Jun. 3, 2003) — Using Thin Clients

A thin client is a device that does not have a disk drive. They can range from stateless, which means that they act as only a keyboard, mouse, and display with all the graphics, processing and data input being controlled on the server.

There are thin clients ...

Enterprise Computing for the Office — by Michael C. Barnes (Jun. 3, 2003) — One of the challenges for the Open Source and Linux advocates has been the dominance of core business systems that now run on Microsoft Windows platforms. Many Unix and Linux advocates promote the idea of replacing these systems with Linux. This is the same strategy that the Unix vendors proposed ...

Bruce Perens: "SCO's Big Lie" — by Bruce Perens (May 28, 2003) — We knew that SCO's attack on Linux was a lie. But we never dreamed of the big lie behind it.

This morning, Novell announced some of the terms of the company's 1995 agreement to sell its Unix business to SCO. The shocking news is that Novell did not ...

Installing Red Hat 7.3 — by Mike Taht (May 20, 2003) — I couldn't help but notice that David Coursey, executive editor at zdnet, started installing redhat 7.3 at just about the same time I did on thursday.

He's dug himself a small hole.

Note to David: You are installing a 2002 era Linux on a Windows 95 era box, and while ...

Textmaker for Linux reviewed — (Apr. 28, 2003) — SoftMaker is just a week or so away from the official release of the first component in their Office Suite, the word processor, TextMaker for Linux. DesktopLinux.com reviews their latest beta release to determine how the product performs in real world use. The product promises to deliver true Microsoft Word ...

Review: Photoshop under Linux — by Cal Erickson (Apr. 22, 2003) — DesktopLinux.com previews the upcoming CrossOver Office 2.0 release from CodeWeavers that introduces support for Adobe Photoshop, among other featured enhancements. Embedded Linux support engineer, and former Adobe test engineer, Cal Erickson gives the new release extensive testing. Read on for his review . . .

By the early ...

Linux and the Knowledge Worker — by Aaron Peters — "Knowledge worker" Aaron Peters planned to test Office suites for compatibility and migration to the LinuxOS. Things did not go as planned. Offering his personal assessment based on what he calls the "Microsoft Un-productivity Index (MUI)" -- or, "the amount of my time the company's software wastes as a percentage." ...

The state of Linux in Maine — by Jill Ratkevic — David Trask tells DesktopLinux.com that Maine is not the technological backwater state that many might perceive. And Trask, an open source advocate and the Technology Teacher/Coordinator for the Vassalboro Community School should know -- he is leading the charge to bring Linux into Maine's classrooms.

Speaking to a full house ...

My Desktop Odyssey Update - Part 3 — by Michael C. Barnes — Debian 3.0

Debian is not the first choice for the novice user. It is, however, a good toolkit from which to build a custom distribution for your organization that meets your specific requirements. The best part is that Debian is completely free.

There are many free distributions you can choose ...

My Desktop Odyssey Update — by Michael C. Barnes — Michael C. Barnes updates his in-depth look at leading desktop operating system options on the market. In this exclusive article at DesktopLinux.com, Barnes addresses reader feedback to his popular first article and evaluates current versions of leading Desktop Linux desktop options including Red Hat, ELX, Debian, LindowsOS, and ...

My Desktop Odyssey Update - Conclusion — by Michael C. Barnes — Conclusion

GNU/Linux distributions are improving. The very best distributions are getting closer and closer to offering the rich desktop experience Microsoft Windows XP users enjoy. For those people still using Windows 95 or Windows 98, migrating to one of the better GNU/Linux distributions would be an upgrade. For those users ...

My Desktop Odyssey Update - Part 2 — by Michael C. Barnes — Red Hat 8.0

Red Hat is by far the most popular Linux distribution. Many other distributions are based in part or in whole on Red Hat. Red Hat is fast, stable, and complete. Red Hat created many of the tools used in other distributions. ...

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Approaching the Linux Desktop
The purpose of this paper is to help organizations evaluate the Linux desktop against their own enterprise needs and discover what benefits the Linux desktop might bring to their organizations.

Migrating To Linux: Application Challenges and Solutions
Several solutions exist to help organizations migrate in an orderly fashion from Windows to Linux desktops. This paper establishes the characteristics of an ideal cross-platform solution and reviews these alternatives in light of this ideal standard. The paper takes a closer look at the pros and cons of various solutions and outlines the business benefits that can be achieved.

Linux Advantages: Publicly Available Information on Linux Software
This paper offers a brief summary of readily-available Linux information to help businesses sort out this widely misunderstood operating system.

Top 5 Strategies for Managing Linux
Despite continuous evolution in the manageability of Linux, a 2006 survey cited manageability concerns as a top reason why organizations are hesitating to adopt Linux. Levanta believes Linux can be as manageable, if not more so, than other operating systems by following key strategies. These strategic recommendations were developed from experiences in numerous customer environments, both large and small.

Why Choose Novell for Linux?
This paper outlines the benefits of switching to the Linux platform and choosing Novell as a high-performance, enterprise solution.

Enterprise Linux Selection Guide
Considering moving your enterprise to the Linux operating system? Since there are so many similar versions, choosing the right one can be tough. This paper offers a clear process to help you make an informed decision and get the features, support, and cost that are right for your business and technical needs.

Overcoming Challenges in Managing Linux
Levanta has created a new administration model with innovative technology that breaks down the barriers to making the most of Linux systems. This paper will provide an in-depth look at the workings of Levanta’s product, the first Linux appliance of its kind.

SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 for Retail Businesses
Discover why major retailers have switched to SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop in the back office. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 is a low-cost desktop that offers a complete set of productivity applications and interoperates seamlessly with the other Windows, Macintosh and UNIX desktops in your store.

Moving to a Linux Desktop
Migrating from Windows to Linux on the desktop can be a substantial undertaking because it has the potential for touching -- and perhaps disrupting -- every user in your organization. Unlike a data center (server and infrastructure) migration that is largely transparent to users, the cultural and administrative transitions and environment readiness required to support a Linux desktop migration are extensive.

Seven Good Reasons to Exchange Exchange
This paper describes seven compelling reasons why you should switch from Exchange to Scalix.

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