Archive for the 'Vista vs. Linux' Category
A Vista kill switch would be good for Linux
Thursday, October 5th, 2006There seems to be a lot of talk about a potential kill switch in Windows Vista, but that would be very good news for Linux and open source adoption in most of the world and perhaps even college campuses. The tighter the anti-piracy controls on Microsoft software is, the wider the adoption of Linux.
Can Xandros Linux Desktop Replace Windows Media Center Edition?
Saturday, July 8th, 2006Microsoft is currently fighting a virtual game of king of the hill with OS competitors attempting to claw their way to the high ground.
The latest challenger is Xandros, armed with its Linux-based desktop operating system Xandros Desktop Version 4 Home Edition Premium. With the Linux desktop product, Xandros is focusing on short list of features [...]
How Linux can compete with Windows Vista
Sunday, June 18th, 2006At first glance, you’d think an operating system like GNU/Linux that installs in less hard drive space and requires a less-beefy computer than Windows Vista would be an automatic sales superstar. Not so! If anything, Linux needs to become more hardware-hungry in order to compete effectively with Vista.
This may seem counterintuitive if you’re interested in [...]
Windows Vista vs. Linux: Why Vista Might Lose the Battle
Tuesday, May 30th, 2006The opening of Beta 2 testing at WinHEC for Windows Vista has once again raised serious questions about Microsoft’s ability to keep its promises. We have witnessed up until now the inexhaustible reservoir of excuses coming from MS’s officials, who have continuously fed us with plenty of reasons for Vista’s delay: they’re working on security, [...]
