Less Is More-Operating Systems by Tonami Playman
Over the years operating systems have been raising their standard in graphics so much that to run a current OS like windows vista, you need a hardware bolstering a minimum of 512mb - 1 GB of RAM. Such requirements are extremely high and limited to only a few. ... I would prefer a bare bones operating system that uses less power and leaves room for more demanding applications. ... Back to Operating Systems, consider all the power it takes to run all those unnecessary overdressed OS graphics, now replace all that with a more basic graphic layout.

Where Can I Download Linux? by Bob Rankin
I hear people saying that Microsoft is evil, and I should switch to Linux. What is Linux, who should use it, and where can I download Linux for free? Linux is a complete version of the Unix operating system (software that controls the basic functions of the personal computer) and it runs on... Today Linux is a complete and reliable implementation of the Unix operating system, with the following notable features: * 32-bit operation (it uses all the speed and power of your CPU, unlike 16-bit DOS systems) * Virtual memory (it can use all of your system's RAM; there's no 640K memory limit)...

Linux Inside by Guy Smith
I sit at an odd intersection of the Linux tsunami. Not only was I deeply involved in making SuSE Linux a viable brand within enterprises before the Novell acquisition, I also work in Alameda, California (a.k.a. Silicon Island), home of Wind River. Wind River was and is the acknowledged leader in... When Linux started to chisel away at their lead, Wind River did what a nimble firm should do -- they changed the rules and became the predominant force in embedded Linux as well as their own operating system, and started bridging their world class development tools for embedded Linux bigots.

Running Linux On The PlayStation 3 Console by Darren Lintern
One of the many features of the PlayStation 3 is that it's capable of using Linux, which means that owners of the PS3 can customize their system and get lots more out of it. Game consoles tend to be designed in order to prevent foreign systems from running on them, but Sony have gone in total... Since PS3 emerged, most programmers like to use Fedora Core to run Linux on their PS3's, but there is now a new system in town called Yellow Dog, which is intended to be used specifically on the PS3. ... Run your own operating system.

How To Remove One Operating System from a Dual Boot Windows XP Computer by George Chamoun
In Windows Xp, you can install two operating systems on the same hard disk of one computer. Whether you have two copies of Windows Xp, or two different operating systems, then you end up with dual boot machine when you restart your Windows Xp computer. ... Dual boot means, the system will give you a choice of two operating system. ... If you need to delete one Windows Xp copies, and leave only one, here is how you do it: When you restart your system, and you get a choice of two operating systems, you should choose the one you want to keep installed on your machine.

Important Linux Directories by Bernard Peh
There are many variants of Linux used in different computer systems today. Luckily, most Linux developers employ a common naming and utilization scheme that makes different variants of Linux easy to use and maintain. This article will discuss some important and common directories in many popular... /home Each user of a Linux system is assigned a special directory, called "home" direectory, that represents their private space on the system. ... /etc This directory stores all the configuration files needed for the operating system.

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. ... These virtual machines can run different operating systems, such as Windows, Linux and UNIX. ... 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.

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. ... 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. ... 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.

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. ... By security flaw, I mean a hacker can compromise the Windows operating system and break into your machine and destroy your files.