Linux Journal: A Linux Island in a C: of Windows [Parts 1 & 2] | Linux Today

Linux Journal: A Linux Island in a C: of Windows [Parts 1 & 2]

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 19, 2005

From Part 1:

“A lot has been said recently about using Linux on the business
desktop. People point to various minor bugs, perceived flaws or
cost issues and proclaim that Linux is not ready to be a workplace
desktop. I have been using a Linux desktop at work for a while now,
however, and I have not experienced problems that would cause me to
stop using Linux as my primary desktop OS.

“I decided to try Linux in my work environment not to change the
world or even my company. I simply wanted a way to make my job
easier…”

Complete
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(Part 1)

Complete
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(Part 2)

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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