For the very start of this story about Linux we would like to define, in simple lines, what would be the Linux and its properties. Linux is an operating system, much like any other operating system but with a dose of uniqueness, that is based on the model of custom and open source free software research and development as well as the flexible movement on the market. This system was meant to be free from the first time it was made and published. It happened to be that the Intel x86-based pc’s were
Compare & Contrast Linux Christopher Varano Professor: Patricia Entesari April 12, 2014 Introduction Linux is a popular and widely used operating system and provides several options for use within business organizations as both a server and a workstation platform. Due to the open-source nature of the operating system there are various organizations who make available a server and a workstation platform along with their own customizations as part of a specific distribution
System Proposal Linux has long been one of many operating systems that have been out to prove its worth in all types of environment. It is currently being considered for enterprise network purposes as well as data centers where it implies servers, workstations and any mainframes as needed. Choosing what operating system to use, whether it is open source or not, can be difficult, though. This paper projects the advantages and concerns of choosing an open source solution like Linux as administrators
Linux or Windows? Open Software versus Proprietary software? When most people think of the best operating system, they first think of Windows and the OSX. However, Linux and many of its open source software are becoming more predominantly emerging in the current day and age. Linux widely touted for its small user base but Cost free, High Security, flexible user control and stability. Windows for it’s largely user base and wide customer range and support. In this paper, I will be discussing and doing
several Linux distributions” (Tittel, E. 2015) . These options give businesses a complete coverage of a variety of systems that can also be running different operating systems for a particular function in a business. As a matter of fact, for businesses that are running a virtual environment, Symantec endpoint protection is compatible with running vSphere Server (ESXi), Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer, Xen Desktop, Xen App (Best Endpoint Protection Software of 2015, 2014). For enterprise businesses
The Pros and Cons of Linux versus Windows XP This may be the perfect time to move over to Linux. Windows XP was officially retired as of April 8, 2014. Although we can continue using Windows XP, the two most important factors to consider are 1) there will no longer be security patches released by Microsoft; and 2) they are no longer supporting this product. Additionally, if our XP machines are more than six years old, which we suspect they are, chances are they won 't support the newer Windows releases
Watson, a computer that can demonstrate its capabilities using natural language which can understand and answer questions as quickly as possible by quickly searching within its large scale data base and choosing out the vital words that right answer to the questions. Watson can do more than just answer questions in a game but rather be useful in any types of business and can also be used for scientific research and discoveries. With its growing platform, developers have been enhancing its capabilities