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Linux and Open Source Software as a Desktop Platform

Overview This white paper examines the major technology shifts illustrated by IDC's model of utility computing infrastructure software and the role of client technology in next generation computing infrastructures. This paper also discusses IDC's model of desktop software use and the increasing adoption of new approaches to helping workers use information technology effectively. IDC then compares Red Hat's offerings to these models.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Red Hat	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	May 2004	Downloads	175
Format	White Papers
Topics	Linux Server OS, x86-standard Servers, Desktop Systems - PCs

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Dell down on big vision of HP, IBM and Sun

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Channel:
IT Director

Red Hat thrown into the utility ring

The "provisioning" system marks Red Hat's entry into the utility computing vision that's swirling through the computing industry. Red Hat plans to expand its network service so customers can set up or reconfigure Linux servers from afar.

Channel:
Servers
Tags:
utility,
ca,
linux,
red

The future is open source

In 1995, at an IDC conference in Europe, Bill Gates said his biggest enemy was the unknown. Rampant software theft in China is keeping proprietary vendors from a huge market opportunity, leaving open source players like Red Hat preparing to clean...

Linux still not cracked the desktop

Expert Jeremy White, who wears a double hat as the go-to man at the Desktop Linux Consortium and as the founder and CEO of CodeWeavers, says the biggest roadblock to average consumer adoption seems to be lack of hardware support, especially for...

Vista: Businesses rethinking quick switch

Research company IDC said Windows XP usage was at 10 per cent after a year in release. But IDC analyst Al Gillen said in September, talking about Vista, that "for them to do 20 per cent in the first 12 months of availability is almost impossible".

Red Hat: Linux consumer desktop not on the cards

Red Hat has quashed speculation that it was planning a consumer desktop version of Linux to compete with Windows, saying it is focused on enterprise systems and would not be able to make such a product profitably.

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

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