http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/47499.aspxSun, 30 Aug 2009 14:36:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47499RTetzlaffYou want to install Linux in your environment, but you don’t necessarily want to tie up a piece of hardware to do so. What to do? Use the free Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 to host a virtual machine with Ubuntu linux installed. Overview Using Virtual PC to host a Linux guest is an easy way to get your hands on Linux without needing to use a p...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/30319.aspxSat, 28 Mar 2009 13:36:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30319jnlisterwritingIn the second of a three-part series we run through some of the main differences you will notice when using Linux (Ubuntu) as opposed to Windows. We also look at the logistics of storing your documents and other files so that you can access them in both operating systems. What differences will I notice? Generally you will find Ubuntu lo...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/30167.aspxThu, 26 Mar 2009 15:06:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30167bloggerdevBack in late February Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer stated that Microsoft now considers Linux a bigger threat than Apple. Whether this is true or not remains to be seen, but for now let's take a look at why Linux certainly 'might' be a bigger threat as the worlds economy takes a turn for the worse. Since Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/28167.aspxTue, 03 Mar 2009 11:01:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28167ddas15847If you are planning to set up a web site, there are two major platforms. One is the Windows OS the other is UNIX/Linux based. Web hosting service providers also offer different services based on these platforms. This article discusses the issues in deciding what to choose. Introduction Web servers are the front ends that serve up web pages to w...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/24561.aspxSat, 31 Jan 2009 16:17:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24561barrosd12Want to try out a new OS, but not sure which ones are available? Check out our full guide to the freely available OS downloads out there. OS for Nothing Now that the Windows 7 beta is out, you may be wondering why it is that people actually go around buying OS software when there are so many different available free ones available to you out th...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/2584.aspxWed, 31 Dec 2008 11:32:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2584tealtanIn the first part of this series, we take a look at the most prominent open source projects that have affected the computing landscape. 1. Firefox Web Browsing A free browser descended from the Mozilla Suite, Firefox has become the most famous example of open source success. The browser that managed to capture the most market share in the internet ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/20364.aspxMon, 22 Dec 2008 14:06:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20364tomw9There are more reasons to use Linux than love for Tux (the Linux mascot). Linux is in wide use, from mobile phones to super computers. Why not take advantage of adding this free operating system to your computer? Run two great operating systems on one computer! Preparing Your Computer for Linux and Windows You don’t have to get rid ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/11946.aspxTue, 21 Oct 2008 16:11:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11946rfreshourArticle one of this two part series covered the cost and security differences of these two operating systems. Now find out about the programming and printing differences and capabilities of each system. Programming and Printing Capabilities In the first article of this two part series, we covered some of the fundamental differences between the Linu...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/7724.aspxTue, 21 Oct 2008 07:58:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7724rfreshourNew PC users looking for a perfect fit will have to choose between the Windows and Linux operating systems. Which one is more user friendly? Which one is the least expensive? Which is the most secure. Find the answers here. The Fundamental Differences Between Linux and Windows The differences between Linux and Windows operating systems are ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/6188.aspxWed, 17 Sep 2008 13:11:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6188tinasamInformation on Google's new open source browser, Chrome, and its march toward becoming the new top platform over Window's Internet Explorer. What is Chrome? What happens when you get the world's most used search engine going up against the world's most used web browser? Tune in to see if Google's new open source browser, designed on a s...