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Alternative operating systems Has your company considered using something other than Windows? Although Microsoft Windows is easily the most common operating system on enterprise desktops, a small number of organizations rely on Linux or even the Mac OS for certain applications. This section covers issues related to such alternative operating systems, including application compatibility, managing environments with multiple operating systems and comparisons of different desktop environments.



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	VMware, Wyse take on managed desktops SearchServerVirtualization.com \| 02 Aug 2006 ARTICLE - Wyse can now run VMware virtual desktops on its terminals, offering IT managers another approach to desktop virtualization.


	Correct components are critical to Vista experience SearchWinIT.com \| 25 May 2006 ARTICLE - Vista is expected to be available in early 2007. By then vendors are promising they will have the hardware to go with it.


	TechTarget announces Products of the Year winners SearchWinIT.com \| 16 Jan 2006 ARTICLE - The Windows Products of the Year for 2005 have been unveiled, with awards going to 42 products from 14 different categories.


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	What to do if system hangs when building DMI pool Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com \| 12 Mar 2007 TIP - When powered on, a PC creates the DMI pool, which shows the devices available to the BIOS. If a PC hangs at this point, here are some possible culprits.


	Save more than Web sites when moving to new PC Submitted By: SearchWinSystems.com \| 13 Jan 2006 TIP - You can save a lot more than just your favorite Web sites when moving to a new PC. This tip explains your other options.


	Which desktop is better: Windows or Linux? Expert: undefined \| 16 Dec 2003 EXPERT ANSWER - Other than cost, what is the number one argument you'd use against a Windows proponent in a Linux versus Windows debate?


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	Konect 5.0 Published by: Biheeiiq \| 31 Mar 2005 DOWNLOAD -


	Ardence Desktop Edition 3.1 Published by: Bxtvzwnv \| 30 Mar 2005 DOWNLOAD -


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