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The Desktop Linux Book Roundup — (Updated May10, 2007) —

With so many interesting desktop-oriented Linux books published on an ongoing basis, we thought it would be valuable to create a convenient "Desktop Linux Book Roundup." We plan to update the Roundup on a continuing basis, so be sure to check back now and then ...

First look: SUSE 10 -- where's the dot-one? — by Alan Canton (Oct. 18, 2005) — After a long, slow download from impacted servers, I've got the new SUSE 10 running.

The install went well, except that it wouldn't boot from the hard disk! That's because I had my machine's BIOS drive-configuration for my SATA drives set to "PATA legacy" on the secondary channel... ...

First look: SUSE 10, on the Road — by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols (Oct. 13, 2005) — I'm on vacation this week. For me, though, vacation includes carrying around my Linux-powered laptop.

So while, you're going to have to wait for a while for my full review of SUSE 10, I had to let you know sooner than later about how SUSE 10 handles on the road....

Linux thin clients revitalize student desktops — by Steve Hargadon (Oct. 7, 2005) — This summer, I attended the 2005 National Educational Computing Convention (NECC) in Philadelphia, where I was invited by the show's organizers to set up an LTSP demonstration lab for the show's attendees....

Introducing "Linux Made Easy" — by Rickford Grant (Sep. 27, 2005) —

Foreward: In this interesting article, Rickford Grant, author of Linux Made Easy introduces his book and explains the rationale behind it. Grant bases his assertion that "Linux is easy" on Xandros 3, generally considered one of the most user-friendly desktop Linux distributions....

An introduction to Zenwalk 1.2 — by Claus Futtrup (Sep. 19, 2005) —

Zenwalk 1.2, a successor to Minislack 1.1, was released on August 12th. It's the same distribution, but with a new name. The change reflects Minislack's desire to distance itself from its Slackware roots and make it appear to be a distribution of its own....

The enterprise desktop PC is obsolete: what you should do about it — a guest column by Mark Rais (Sep. 13, 2005) — Foreword -- In this guest column, Mark Rais asserts that enterprise PCs are getting set to go the way of the dinosaur, to be replaced by a client/server approach reminiscent of yesteryear's mainframes and minicomputers. But this time around, the client/server model will have a distinctly 21st Century characteristic: LTSP....

Opinion: Vista opens doors for Linux desktops — by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols (Aug. 11, 2005) — It's late, it's lame and installing it won't be cheap, so now is the perfect time for Linux desktop vendors to make a charge at Microsoft.

My friend Mary Jo Foley wants Microsoft to come clean about what will be in Vista. I just want Microsoft to fess ...

A conversation with the creator of Puppy Linux — (Jul. 14, 2005) —

Foreword -- After publishing the review of Puppy Linux by Michael C. Barnes, we couldn't resist siccing the little canine critter on our 4-year-old 366MHz Pentium II Vaio PCG-Z505R notebook. Following some initial experimentation, we managed to coax the Vaio into dual-booting the Puppy ...

A Linux newbie's introduction to Minislack — by Claus Futtrup (Jul. 5, 2005) —

Foreword -- After a decade of admiring Linux from afar, Claus Futtrup finally takes the plunge, choosing to dual-boot his Windows 98 system with Minislack. In this guest column, Futtrup explains why he selected Minislack, and relates his experiences with installing, configuring, and using it ...

Joseph Cheek speaks about Mandriva's acquisition of Lycoris — (Jun. 15, 2005) —

Foreword -- Desktop Linux distributor Lycoris has been acquired by Mandriva, the company resulting from the April merger of Mandrake and Conectiva. We asked Lycoris founder Joseph Cheek what the deal means for current and future Lycoris and Mandriva users and developers....

Using Rexx for easy Desktop Linux scripting — by Howard Fosdick (May 28, 2005) — Foreword: This article by Howard Fosdick, author of the Rexx: Programmer's Reference, tells you everything you need to know to get started using Rexx on your Linux desktop. Linux features powerful scripting languages like Bash and Perl, but these may not be suitable for end user scripting. ...

Getting to know Puppy Linux — by Michael C. Barnes (May 18, 2005) —

Foreword: In this informative article, guest columnist Michael C. Barnes provides an introduction to Puppy Linux, a "small Linux distribution" that offers an "amazing" combination of speed, size, completeness, and ease-of-use. ...

Results from the 2004 Desktop Linux Market survey — (Updated May 6, 2005) — DesktopLinux.com had questions, and 3,841 readers chimed in with their answers. We've gathered the data on distributions, window managers, email clients, web browsers, and more in the 2004 Desktop Linux Market survey -- and some of the results are surprising!...

Choosing an upgrade path from Windows 98 — by Michael C. Barnes (Apr. 15, 2005) — Foreword: In this tutorial-style article, Michael C. Barnes outlines a strategy to avoid costly upgrades from Windows 98 to Windows XP -- in terms of both hardware and software -- by upgrading to Linux, instead. Barnes reviews the typical requirements of computers used for relatively generic purposes, and shows how ...

The role of WINE in Linux desktop enterprise migration strategies — a guest column by Jon Parshall and Jeremy White (Mar. 29, 2005) — Foreword: This whitepaper by Codeweavers COO Jon Parshall and CEO Jeremy White takes a detailed look at the potential value of WINE ("Wine Is Not an Emulator") as an ingredient in a strategy for enterprise migration from Windows to Linux desktops. ...

Guest Editorial: A constructive critique of Debian Linux — a guest column by Binh Nguyen (Dec. 7, 2004) — Foreword -- This guest editorial by Linux consultant Binh Nguyen is an exercise in "tough love." Nguyen points out key design attributes of Debian that make it one of the strongest and most versatile Linux offerings available. At the same time, he notes several important areas where Debian falls flat. ...

Using DSL with Linux — by Mark Rais (Nov. 4, 2004) — Foreword: � Mark Rais offers DesktopLinux.com readers a tutorial on setting up broadband connectivity using DSL on Linux-based systems. Rais, author of the just-released Linux For the Rest of Us, gives KDE and Gnome users tips to get their systems up-and-running step by step. ...

The Best Free Desktop Linux . . . and how to make it better — by Michael C. Barnes (Oct. 29, 2004) —

Foreword: Continuing his quest for the perfect Linux desktop, Michael C. Barnes gives DesktopLinux.com readers an in-depth analysis of the technologies that make open source a great alternative to proprietary operating systems. Examining the various components that constitute a complete system, Barnes provides practical advice and ...

Manufacturing pioneer saves time, money with Linux management tool — by Steve Harris (Oct. 26, 2004) — Forward: Managing Linux is a top priority for companies that are looking to open source software in the enterprise and is a key consideration for IT execs contemplating a switch. Specialty plastics manufacturing company, the Kerr Group, is replacing aging Windows machines with Xandros Linux desktops across 14 ...

Desktop Linux: A VB/Access developer�s view — by Pete Morgan (Oct. 22, 2004) — Foreword: Companies that are running customized applications may find a migration to Linux too costly or complex notes Pete Morgan, a VisualBasic/Access developer. Morgan offers a few solutions to help overcome the challenge. Without compatibility, Morgan says, a significant number of businesses may not see ...

Looking into the future of Linux — by Tom Adelstein (Oct. 13, 2004) —
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An introduction to "Open Source: Open for Business" — by Computer Sciences Corp. (Sep. 21, 2004) — Foreword: Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) has published a 96-page report on Open Source software and its potential benefits to business and government. This whitepaper provides an introduction to the report and its findings. At the conclusion, a link is provided for downloading the full report....

Free whitepaper helps enterprises migrate to Linux desktops — by Mark Lachniet (Aug. 25, 2004) — Consulting security engineer and Linux strategist Mark Lachniet has released a comprehensive feasibility study aimed at enterprises contemplating a move to Linux desktops. Lachniet is making the study available as a free download from DesktopLinux.com in order to promote understanding and dialogue on the pros and cons of migrating to ...

How to Build a Free Enterprise Linux Desktop — by Tom Adelstein (Aug. 24, 2004) — Foreword: Looking to deploy Linux in the enterprise without a price tag? In this DesktopLinux.com feature, Tom Adelstein teaches users how to put together an enterprise Linux desktop using freely available sources. Offering budget conscious users a guide for a Linux-based system suitable for business, the article highlights the similarities ...

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Approaching the Linux Desktop
The purpose of this paper is to help organizations evaluate the Linux desktop against their own enterprise needs and discover what benefits the Linux desktop might bring to their organizations.

Migrating To Linux: Application Challenges and Solutions
Several solutions exist to help organizations migrate in an orderly fashion from Windows to Linux desktops. This paper establishes the characteristics of an ideal cross-platform solution and reviews these alternatives in light of this ideal standard. The paper takes a closer look at the pros and cons of various solutions and outlines the business benefits that can be achieved.

Linux Advantages: Publicly Available Information on Linux Software
This paper offers a brief summary of readily-available Linux information to help businesses sort out this widely misunderstood operating system.

Top 5 Strategies for Managing Linux
Despite continuous evolution in the manageability of Linux, a 2006 survey cited manageability concerns as a top reason why organizations are hesitating to adopt Linux. Levanta believes Linux can be as manageable, if not more so, than other operating systems by following key strategies. These strategic recommendations were developed from experiences in numerous customer environments, both large and small.

Why Choose Novell for Linux?
This paper outlines the benefits of switching to the Linux platform and choosing Novell as a high-performance, enterprise solution.

Enterprise Linux Selection Guide
Considering moving your enterprise to the Linux operating system? Since there are so many similar versions, choosing the right one can be tough. This paper offers a clear process to help you make an informed decision and get the features, support, and cost that are right for your business and technical needs.

Overcoming Challenges in Managing Linux
Levanta has created a new administration model with innovative technology that breaks down the barriers to making the most of Linux systems. This paper will provide an in-depth look at the workings of Levanta’s product, the first Linux appliance of its kind.

SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 for Retail Businesses
Discover why major retailers have switched to SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop in the back office. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 is a low-cost desktop that offers a complete set of productivity applications and interoperates seamlessly with the other Windows, Macintosh and UNIX desktops in your store.

Moving to a Linux Desktop
Migrating from Windows to Linux on the desktop can be a substantial undertaking because it has the potential for touching -- and perhaps disrupting -- every user in your organization. Unlike a data center (server and infrastructure) migration that is largely transparent to users, the cultural and administrative transitions and environment readiness required to support a Linux desktop migration are extensive.

Seven Good Reasons to Exchange Exchange
This paper describes seven compelling reasons why you should switch from Exchange to Scalix.

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