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  • Dual boot: IT pros' suggestions

    Running both Linux and Windows environments within an organisation isn't always plain sailing. Australian IT professionals offer some tips on getting it right.

  • Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

    Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

  • News & Tech's November Top 10

    As the IT industry slowly begins to set its sights on a more positive future, which issues and technologies will lead the charge? ZDNet Australia examines the stories that our readers found the most relevant during November.

  • Support both OSs: Dual boot Windows XP and Red Hat Linux 7.3

    When you're asked to support both Windows XP and Red Hat Linux, but budget constraints prevent you from buying multiple test machines, dual booting may be your best option. Here's how to set up such a system.

  • OpenOffice.org versus Microsoft Office

    The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

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  • Dual boot: IT pros' suggestions

    Running both Linux and Windows environments within an organisation isn't always plain sailing. Australian IT professionals offer some tips on getting it right.

  • Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

    Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

  • Support both OSs: Dual boot Windows XP and Red Hat Linux 7.3

    When you're asked to support both Windows XP and Red Hat Linux, but budget constraints prevent you from buying multiple test machines, dual booting may be your best option. Here's how to set up such a system.

  • Tech tips: Managing Windows technology

    Most system administrators have to deal with Windows, either on its own or part of a dual-boot system. Here are some tips to take the pain out of the managing.

  • OpenOffice.org versus Microsoft Office

    The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

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  • Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

    Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

  • Image gallery: Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp

    Apple Computer has released a public beta version of Boot Camp, software that lets Intel-based Macs natively run Windows XP.

  • Tech Guide: Letting in Linux

    We'll step you through the process of installing Linux alongside Windows XP so that you can boot either OS.

  • OpenOffice.org versus Microsoft Office

    The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

  • SuSE Linux Desktop

    Can you use a Linux system successfully in a Windows-dominated environment? That's what SuSE's Linux Desktop is designed to facilitate. We find that you can, although there are plenty of glitches to iron out.

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