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Linux evaluation, usage trends and operating system comparison advice, tips and news for IT managers considering alternatives to Unix and Windows.
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Red Hat offers Linux-wary Unix shops long-term support in Japan
SearchEnttpriseLinux.com | 24 Nov 2008
ARTICLE - Hoping to spur Unix-to Linux migrations, Red Hat has partnered with Fujitsu in Japan to offer long-term support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Red Hat Linux trumps Unix on TPC price/performance test
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com | 29 Sep 2008
ARTICLE - Red Hat Enterprise Linux was the leader in TPC's price-to-performance testing for OSes that process more than 1 million transactions a minute.
Are Linux and open source really cheaper? Users, analysts weigh in
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com | 29 Sep 2008
ARTICLE - In the long run, Linux isn't cheaper than Windows, says an analyst, but Linux savings can be significant for those willing to learn the platform, counter users.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 66
Centralizing IT on Linux mainframes
14 Mar 2008
TIP - Linux has revitalized the mainframe. By reducing TCO and TCU through consolidation, better performance and more, big iron is back (again) because of Linux.
Golden on Linux: ODF vs. OpenXML, RHEL 5 and Linux adoption
Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseLinux.com | 15 May 2007
TIP - In this tip, an open source software and applications expert explains why the OpenDocument-OpenXML debate doesn't matter and why Red Hat is the best Linux choice for businesses.
Pre-loaded Linux = Increased adoption?
11 Apr 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - A user asks whether pre-loading Linux will mean an increase in adoption or will users stick with the familiar Windows operating system.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 16
Unix-to-Linux learning guide
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com | 25 Oct 2006
LEARNING GUIDE - Whether you're boning up on Unix commands, migrating from Unix to Linux, or trying to get them to work together, you'll find helpful resources in our Unix learning guide.
Linux security guide: Linux, open source security tools and tips
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com | 06 Apr 2007
LEARNING GUIDE - Start hardening Linux with this guide to security tools and tips for Linux and open source systems.
Linux and Unix: Integration and interoperability tips
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com | 27 Mar 2007
FAST GUIDE - Is your company using both Unix and Linux, or is it joining those who are switching to Linux? Either way, this Linux/Unix links library has tips for you.
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  WEBCASTS: 1 - 1 of 1
Migrating from Microsoft SQL Server to MySQL - Expert Webcast

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PREMIERED:   13 JUN 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Companies can migrate from Microsoft SQL Server to the open source MySQL database with no loss in performance and tremendous cost savings. Consultant Bernard Golden explains why and how companies are making that move.
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What's hot in new open source apps
Published by: SearchOpenSource.com | 07 Sep 2005
AUDIOCAST - Which are the right open source products for your company? In this audiocast, open source author/guru Bernard Golden will discuss high-payoff open source applications. Get the scoop on ActiveGrid, Jasper Reports, Xen and ...
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  BEST WEB LINKS: 1 - 3 of 8
Why Linux?
SEUL | 18 Aug 2006
BEST WEB LINK - This simple document from the Simple End-User Linux project (SEUL) outlines a simple case for Linux advocacy, pointing out why the operating system has benefits in areas like security, cost and time to market.
Why open source software?
David Wheeler | 14 Nov 2005
BEST WEB LINK - This paper by David A. Wheeler makes the case for open software vs. proprietary software, examining the competition ont he grounds of market share, reliability, performance, scalability, security and total cost of ownership. ...
A comparison of Linux and Windows
Michael Horowitz | 06 Jul 2006
BEST WEB LINK - This page was created as a personal cheat sheet by an individual user comparing the two operating systems. He then decided to publish his thoughts. The paper covers GUI, text interface, costs, applications and more.
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