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Giving up on Linux and going back to Windows
The new Linux DesktopIf anyone has thought about trying Linux but thought it too difacult to manage, I recomend trying Suse 10.1 the open source version is very good but still needs a few tweeks. The boxed version cost about $50 dollars and will work well right out of hte...
Tags: feedback, Linux, linux vs windows, Microsoft Windows, noller1@..., O/S, window
Discussion threads 2006-10-19

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Linux and Windows Security: Why Windows Is Inherently Less Secure Than Linux
Although the scope of this paper appears straightforward at it's surface, "Windows vs. Linux" is surprisingly broad. Linux is perhaps less homogeneous than Windows. Although Linux Torvalds retains the copyright to the Linux name, and ultimately controls the Linux kernel, the kernel is but a small part of the operating...
Tags: Security, Windows Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software
White papers 2005-03-07
Setting the record straight on Linux
behind in so many ways.and here is where the masses chime in saying "you can't play games on Linux." it's practically the only argument against Linux these days.as far as I see it, Windows is behind Linux on so many levels for so many reasons.linux is far more flexiblelinux is...
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, jlwallen@..., Linux
Discussion threads 2007-10-02
Dual Boot Windows-Linux
A user has a dual boot windows 2000 and redhat linux PC. The windows side was hit by a trojan and it doesn't look like it can be removed. The only other option is to reinstall windows 2000/XP. Since he doesn't want to loose the linux side...
Tags: Linux, russellrl2, window
Q&A 2005-08-31
Get Up To Speed: Linux
If you are asked what an operating system is, you may not know the answer. If you are asked what Windows is in reference to your computer you probably have an idea. But what about Linux? Linux, like Microsoft Windows, is an operating system. Unlike MS...
Tags: Operating System, Linux, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software
Download resources 2008-06-12
Linux Is Great
What makes someone think that Linux isn't user friendly? After trying many versions of Linux, I have to say there are many fine editions out there. So you may have to do a bit of reading, about system requirements,reviews etc. Isn't that the point of it all anyway. For some...
Tags: Cyberthreats, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, OPEN SOURCE, golden_sun_shine@..., LINUX IS, Linux
Discussion threads 2007-08-02
Two NICs (Windows network & Linux)
I have two networks, Windows workgroup and Linux. Both have worked fine but the Linux server was just upgraded and since that three computers cannot access the internet!Each computer on the network has two nic's. One for the Windows network 192.168.1.x and the Linux 1.0.0.x!If we disconnect the...
Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, INTERNET, NETWORKING, network interface card, ultimatebc@..., Linux, Windows Network, Microsoft Windows, network
Discussion threads 2007-04-30
TechNet Webcast: Windows Compare (Part 2 of 6): Supporting Linux Users in a Windows Environment (Level 200)
This paper covers a number of topics regarding the interoperability between Windows and Linux. It looks at using Kerberos and Active Directory to provide single sign on in a mixed world. It discusses scripts and explores ways to migrate scripts from Linux to Windows. The webcast also explains how to...
Tags: Webcast, Environment, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
Webcasts 2008-01-25
Share printers between Windows and Linux
Printer interoperability is a main selling point in getting Windows and Linux to play nicely: it's one of those features that users just expect to work all the time. Fortunately, both Windows and Linux do a great job in working with standards for printing. With care and attention, you can...
Tags: Printer Interoperability, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Printers, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Peripherals
Book chapters 2006-11-15
dual boot with windows and linux
If i install XP on one disk,and Linux with firefox for internet browsing on another, is there a quick way of booting into the 'internet mode' in user mode without rebooting into the Linux partition?Wait? You want to run Linux and Windows, but not have to reboot to instansiate...
Tags: Linux, stugra65@..., window
Q&A 2005-05-20
How do I... Run Linux applications in Windows XP?
There are many reasons why an administrator would want to be able to run Linux GUI applications from a Windows machine. Say, for example, you have a GUI-enabled Linux server that you run headless. Instead of attaching a monitor you can just log in from your Windows machine and run...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Jack Wallen, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software
Download resources 2008-08-26
Linux simulator on Windows.
Hi, We have a requirement to execute vs.net 2005 projects in Linux. For this i have installed mono-project version for windows (1.2.5.1). The .net projects were compiled in mono environment and the executable was executed in a linux-like environment called Cygwin.Can Cygwin assure the similar kind of...
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows, ravi_kiran_bh@..., Linux
Discussion threads 2007-10-24
onnection between Windows 2003 service and Lunix
need to know step by step how to:integration between a Windows 2003 server nad a Linux Server.Use the Linux Server from the Windows 2003 server.using Active Directory and samba. Connect Windows 2003 Server to Lunix.Configure a user account in Linux and allow access from Windows to use Linux.Ensure that...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, katrenaf@..., Microsoft Windows 2003, server, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Lunix
Discussion threads 2007-10-05
Images: Windows Vista - Here's the new stuff
Looks an awful lot like Linuxdoesn't it.I agreeSeems like Windows is catching up on Linux, instead of inventing their own unique look. Why pay for this look if you can get it for free with Linux and much more themes and configurations.
Tags: IMAGES, Microsoft Windows, Linux, windows, vista, ui, asad.quraishi@..., hardware, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2006-03-24
starting linux in a pc with 2 OS
i have recently upgraded my windows OS to XP in the same pc that had linux. previusly i got a linux screen giving me an option of choosing which OS i want to use but after the upgrade the pc straight away starts windows and gives me no choice if...
Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, herikhi@..., Linux, PC, operating system
Discussion threads 2007-10-22
starting linux in a pc with two OS
i have recently upgraded my windows OS to XP in the same pc that had linux. previusly i got a linux screen giving me an option of choosing which OS i want to use but after the upgrade the pc straight away starts windows and gives me no choice if...
Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, herikhi@..., Linux, operating system, PC
Discussion threads 2007-10-22
Windows and Linux comparison
hi. this is more of a query seeking help rather than a discussion. i am working on a project in my Operating Systems class where i need to do a comparison of Windows and Linux in the various OS aspects such as memory management and CPU scheduling. i really would...
Tags: alvin.dave.pusing@..., eWeek, Linux, Linux comparison, Microsoft Windows, windows
Discussion threads 2005-03-19
What does Linux do that Windows can't?
The Linux camp usually finds itself in the position of having to prove that there are open source applications and tools that do as good a job as their Windows counterparts. But what does Linux do so well that puts Windows in the position of having to play catch-up? by...
Tags: matthews, linux, microsoft windows, operating systems, unix, open source, software, selena frye
Blog posts 2008-08-08
Experienced on windows and linux platform both.
compTIA linux+ is really good for everything to enrich you with linux fundas. I'm preparing for it. Ya it took much time, cause I couldn't get more than 2 hours time. I've arranged linux books, online materials, ucertify simulation, books. Linux+ exams' objectives cover sufficient things to work on linux...
Tags: comptia linux+, exam, lewisb@..., Linux, linux platform, window
Discussion threads 2005-11-18
Installation Face Off: Linux or Windows Part II
Let me start off by saying thank you for taking my poll. It is apparent that out of 136 votes, 123 (90 %) voted for Linux and 13 (10 %) voted for Windows. Thank you for your opinion. I have updated the Installation Face Off: Linux or Windows with two...
Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows, Linux
Blog posts 2005-12-15
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