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Running both Linux and Windows environments within an organisation isn't always plain sailing. Australian IT professionals offer some tips on getting it right.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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We'll step you through the process of installing Linux alongside Windows XP so that you can boot either OS.
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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