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GNU/Linux on the Desktop: Triumphs and Tragedies

I've posted many times about moving users from Windows to GNU/Linux, and of the successful migration experiences with it... Read more

8 May, 2012

Success is in the future of open source software

...software are more active than ever. Articles have popped up recently that "Linux on the Desktop is Dead". That's not true, Linux is alive... Read more

28 March, 2012

Ubuntu 'not necessarily competing' with Windows 7

...open-source software in business and government. "The majority of adoption of Linux on the desktop is essentially people who previously had copies of pirated... Read more

23 September, 2010 by David Meyer

The Year Ahead: Linux continues to push for the desktop

...IDC and they reflect the fact that in the last few months Linux on the desktop has become a reality. It is now possible, for... Read more

31 December, 2002 by Matthew Broersma

Nvidia updates Linux drivers

...timely driver support is an important factor in growing business acceptance of Linux on the desktop. "People want to switch to Linux to save money... Read more

11 December, 2002 by David Becker

Exclusive: Linux on the desktop after all

...general statement," said Hohndel. Choosing his words carefully, Hohndel explained that while Linux on the desktop is viable, there remains work to be done before... Read more

7 March, 2000 by Will Knight

HP to support Mandrake Linux on the desktop

Hewlett-Packard and Mandrake will launch the latest attempt to interest businesses in Linux on desktop PCs, with the emphasis on tech support Read more

30 January, 2002 by Matthew Broersma

The Year Ahead: Will we see Linux on the desktop

Windows remains the dominant desktop application, but Linux is making steady progress in its battle to win over mainstream PC users Read more

30 December, 2001 by Matthew Broersma

Linux on the desktop slow to take off

While 1998 proved to be the year Linux took the server market by storm, a lot of work needs to happen before Linux can repeat this feat on the desktop. Read more

31 December, 1998 by Ben Elgin

Linux on the desktop: Inevitable

The dramatic rise of Linux, and the open source movement more generally, is unquestionable. But will we ever see Tux the penguin replacing Windows on the PC desktop? Joey Gardiner takes a look at the arguments for the open source model, and Linux's desktop prospects... Read more

24 May, 2001 by Joey Gardiner

Report: Desktop Linux in Business Environments

Freeform Dynamics Ltd, and IBM have just released a business report titled Linux on the Desktop Lessons from mainstream business adoption. While I'm part... Read more

21 May, 2009
Time to lap up Linux

Time to lap up Linux

...right market at the right time. Open-source advocates have long promised Linux on the desktop, but to date it's remained a minority interest... Read more

2 May, 2007 by Leader

Munich picks its Linux distro

...help with the migration. Munich's migration from Microsoft Windows NT to Linux on the desktop was given final approval in June last year, after... Read more

15 April, 2005 by Ingrid Marson

Hey, desktop Linux fans: Buy a Mac!

...best friends. But it would be just fine with me if the Linux-on-the-desktop people -- at least the ones who send responses to... Read more

1 March, 2002 by David Coursey

Police to investigate Linux desktops

...need a very good understanding of the deployment and migration issues to Linux on the desktop." It is not known how large netproject's contract... Read more

23 January, 2002 by Peter Judge

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