| Linux at work [Government Computer News] |
May 30, 2002
David Essex examines Linux on the desktop for Government Computer News. Essex looks at the trend of migration to Linux, major distributions, and some practical tips to get you started . . .
" . . . Companies such as Ximian Inc. bundle the most popular Linux distributions, such as RedHat and SuSE, with graphical user interfaces on relatively easy-to-install CDs. They include inexpensive or free office suites, browsers, image editors and e-mail."
"Typically, for less than $150 per machine, you can quickly outfit your Intel PCs and get a modicum of vendor support."
"A sampling of OS distributions and Linux applications, from Web browsers to database software, is included in the accompanying chart. But in discussing how to make the most of Linux on your desktop PC, I?ll also mention some software products that can help you run Linux with Microsoft Windows systems and alongside Windows applications . . . "
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