Windows vs. Linux - version 2

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In the past few years, Linux has become a serious contender as a business operating system. This process has been accelerated by some high-profile contract wins amon european city councils. Although the biggest of all, Munich, has stuttered along, there have been too many to dismiss the arrival of Linux as a flash in a pan. Even SCO's claims of copyright breach by Linux vendors, have not damaged the take-up of the technology.

Microsoft has not been idle however. Faced by a serious challenge for the first time since Apple decided that music was a more profitable enterprise than computing, it has responded with gusto and has been determinedly fighting its corner, producing reams of statistics to justify its premier position in the market. The truth is, of course, that both operating systems have their pros and cons. What has confused the situation is that both technologies have their adherents, some of whom (on the Linux side particularly) can be exceptionally vocal and, it should be said, excessivelypartisan.

This report tries to separate myth from reality. We have examined all aspects of running a business system. Subjects covered include web servers, file and print services, networking and access technologies, application software, storage and security.

In particular, we have looked at new technological developments since the last survey. We offer no blanket conclusion that Linux is better than Windows, or vice versa, but point out the technological areas where one scores highly and the other less well. The IT manager will be able to use this report to examine their own setups and assess which operating system would be of most benefit. Please note: This is an independent report and there has been no financial contribution, or other involvement, from either Microsoft or any Linux Distributor.

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