[ Thanks to Cy
Guy for this link. ]
“It’s obvious that Linux, the “operating system that could,” is
well suited for server-based tasks. In large agencies, Linux also
is highly viable as a mid-tier platform, and it is equally
qualified to tackle server functions at smaller agencies or in a
departmental setting.”
“But for all its reliability and strong adoption rate to date,
Linux can afford to mature and grow in new directions. Among other
things, Linux will need to gain additional power to successfully
take on the tasks associated with back-end servers. Likewise, Linux
needs some added usability features to increase its appeal to end
users….”
“Corel has neatly solved a problem that has stymied the growth
of Linux on the desktop – namely, installation. Corel Linux can be
installed via bootable CD-ROM or floppy disk and then can be
installed across the network. In testing all of those
installation types, the desktop machine was up and running in less
than 30 minutes. The process is simple and does not require
adjusting graphics adapter settings or other geeky
parameters.“