Linux rules, OK! Well, that may be a few years away given
Microsoft's apparently iron grip on the market, but the costs to
the user of the Seattle giant's licensing changes and growing
acceptance of Linux as a serious enterprise software contender
could mean that the penguin will eventually rule the roost.
So what can Linux offer you in terms of real cost and efficiency
benefits? The articles in this CW360.com Special Report will give
you the lowdown on what's available now and the commercial
directions the operating system is taking.
One thing is certain - Linux means business.
The state of the Linux nation
Enthusiasts are
eagerly proclaiming Linux as the saviour of computing. So is Linux
mature enough for the business and should it be trusted to run
enterprise-critical systems?
Read article >>Is Linux ready for the data centre?
With big
players like Oracle and Dell now backing Linux, the operating
system has the data centre in its sights. Does it offer a
compelling high-end alternative to Windows and Unix?
Read article >>Opinion: Winning the Linux gamble
The future
of Linux is a huge game of poker and the price for a place at the
table is billions of development and marketing money, argues
technology guru and futurist Simon Moores.
Read article >>UnitedLinux could kill off Unix
Better
support on hardware platforms together with easier installation and
administration could eventually see the penguin taking over in the
enterprise market.
Read article >>Oracle/Linux combo beats Unix on price and
performance
SMEs planning to boost their systems
should find a cost-effective solution with an out-of-the-box
configuration set to take on Unix at enterprise level.
Read article >>IBM rolls out first Net-based utility service for
Linux
Big Blue opens up new vistas for Linux users
with Linux Virtual Services which provides processing and storage
on an on-demand basis. The bait is big cost savings.
Read article >>