PC Magazine UK: Using Linux as a NOS

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 22, 1998

“Well known as a Web server operating system, Linux can also
function as a network operating system. With a bit of customisation
it can provide all the functions of a true NOS.”

“Clearly, if you wanted to create an intranet rather than a
traditional file-and-print based LAN, Linux would be an excellent
platform.”

“On the issue of support, an increasing number of companies
provide commercial Linux support.”

(This article appears in the magazine’s January
issue.)

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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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