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    These days, the question is not whether you can use Linux, but where you can best use it. Is there more to Linux than Apache and file and print serving? ZDNet Australia investigates.

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    A few things can trip up Windows XP during the shutdown procedure. Here's how to solve five of the most common XP shutdown problems you’re likely to encounter.

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  • Linux: Who got it right, who got it very wrong?

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    These days, the question is not whether you can use Linux, but where you can best use it. Is there more to Linux than Apache and file and print serving? ZDNet Australia investigates.

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    IT administrators, try Linux or OS/2 without buying a whole new PC (or losing your current OS). System Commander 7.0 runs multiple OSes with ease.

  • Ubuntu 7.04

    Ubuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly, both casual and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications.

  • Windows XP: Is it for you?

    Windows XP continues to be a hot topic amongst Australia's IT professionals. ZDNet Australia takes a look at some tips and analysis.

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