Microsoft Office VS. Linux; Discussed by Lance Winslow
Many folks acknowledge that the Gates Foundation have given billions to great causes. Bill and Melinda Gates have given more to the whole of mankind than any other couple on the planet. Recently with their good friend Warren Buffet involved they are doing even more. ... Personally, I like Microsoft and I never did understand why the FTC intervened with them giving me a free web browser with my operating system. ... They say that the World would be much better off with Linux instead or if Linux Office Suit were equal and sold just as much.

History of Linux by Bob Rankin
"I know that Linux is an alternative to the Microsoft Windows operating system, but when and where did it originate, and why is it free?" A Really Brief History of Unix Sometime in the mid 1960s, a bunch of geeks at AT&T's Bell Labs decided it would be fun to create a new operating system... AT&T produced new versions of UNIX called System III and System V in the early 1980s, but all the while, geeks at the University of California at Berkeley and other places were busy hacking away on their own versions of Unix based on the AT&T code.

What is Virtualization? by Matt Peterson
There is a lot of buzz going around about Virtualization. What is Virtualization, and what benefits does it provide? In this article we will take a look at the technology to see how it can provide a great deal of flexibility and cost effectiveness for IT professionals and software developers. ... Each virtual machine has its own set of virtual hardware resources (e.g., CPU, RAM, Hard Drive, etc) allowing the operating system to run as if it were installed on a physical machine. ... You configure your virtual machine settings on the host computer, install the operating system and you...

Linux Is Just Right For Teens by Aaron Davis
Recently my daughter’s old Pentium III Compaq laptop completely died. This happened near Christmas so her gift list was an easy one. The problem was that I did not want to spend a lot of money. The other problem was that I hated her having a computer. ... The best thing about this change of operating system is that my daughter’s computer is now free of spyware and is not targeted by most viruses. ... On top of that, the operating system and all the software were FREE! ... Occasionally it was easier just to re-build the computer by re-installing ALL the software, including the operating...

Is Open Source Software Right For Your Small Business? by Eric Gurr
The obvious benefit is the price (It's generally free!) The downside is it can be difficult to install, support and manage . We look at the pros and cons and offer you a few good resources and show you how to evaluate the packages your considering. Opensource software is software that is... Before considering adopting linux as an operating system you'll need to make sure you have easy access to linux support people. ... Red Hat linux and Suse linux are two of the best and both are supported by the companies that distribute them.

Linux Vs. Windows by Umer Mansoor
This article will not attempt to advocate the use of Linux over Windows or vice versa. I will try to present the differences and similarities between Linux and Windows in a fair manner. Overview: Both Linux and Windows (2000, NT, XP, Vista) are operating systems. ... Linux is fast catching up and is evolving from a server operating system to a desktop operating system. ... File System: Windows Vista will use a new file system called WinFS. ... This is not the case with Linux though, once you purchase Linux, you can run it on an unlimited number of computers.

Running Windows Applications on Linux by Rob Pirozzi
The perceived inability to run windows applications on Linux is what keeps many individuals from trying Linux. It turns out that it is possible to run many popular Windows applications on Linux PCs using one of several software technologies. Products that will allow Windows applications to run... VMware Workstation supports a long list of Linux distributions as the host operating system. ... QEMU allows a user to run one operating system, such as Windows, within another one, such as Linux. ... QEMU is available for Free and may be downloaded from Fabrice's web site...

Will Microsoft's Strong Anti-Piracy Stand Drive People to Linux? by George Lunt
Microsoft is due to release its new Vista operating system either toward the end of this year or at the beginning of next year. Will this new operating system be as successful as Microsoft's other offerings? Microsoft's own greed could end Windows reign as the leading desktop operating system. ... When you buy your next computer make sure genuine Linux is loaded as your operating system. ... So putting Linux on ten or more PCs is not only legal but desirable as a form of advertising for the operating system.

Computer Games by Max Bellamy
A keyboard, mouse and joystick are all you need to play computer games. You can add headphones and speakers to get sound. You can also go for driving wheels if you are playing racing games. You need the latest version of the Windows operating system to install computer games on your computer. ... Memory, hard drive space, Internet connection speed, operating system, CPU speed and video card memory – all need to be in proper order so as to facilitate smooth and hassle-free installation of computer games.

Five Good Reasons to use Linux -or- Why OS X is a "Gateway System" for Many Users by Thad Guy
1.Easy program installs Because much of the software for Linux is open source and free, it can be distributed by pretty much anyone. This has allowed for the development of central storage locations for Linux software. With these central locations have come programs that can quickly retrieve... Yet, it is impressively easy to setup six workspaces in Linux, and impressively annoying to setup six displays in any operating system. ... 2.Automatic updates Sure, updates to the operating system is a common feature for almost all operating systems.