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Abstract:
Linux has now grabbed 25% of the server operating system market share, passing Novell and knocking on Windows's door. (...)
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... the total revenue stream for Linux-based systems remains tiny compared
with other ... Looking forward, IDC still expects that Windows 2000, not Linux,
will be ...
Published:
2000-03-15
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Abstract:
TechnologyEvaluation.com has completed its analysis of the innate functionality of three desktop operating systems – Microsoft
Windows 2000, Red Hat Linux 6.2, and Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4. The winner is Caldera. (...)
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TechnologyEvaluation.com has completed its analysis of the innate functionality of three desktop operating systems – Microsoft
Windows 2000, Red H...
Published:
2000-06-15
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Abstract:
After less than a quarter in retail outlets, Handspring’s Palm-OS based Visor has sprung past Windows-based handhelds in
market share. (...)
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... Visor has two big pluses, especially when compared to Pocket PC or WinCE-based ...
Unless users or companies are committed to being Windows-only, either the Visor ...
Published:
2000-07-18
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Abstract:
There is no one correct answer, both desktop office suites excel in specific areas and pale in others. The contents of this
note target the generic corporate office employee who makes heavy use of a word processor, medium use of spreadsheets, and
limited database and/or web development. (...)
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... and integration with the standard Microsoft Windows desktop. ... viability
nor corporate strategy was compared in this ... and ongoing proliferation of the Linux
O/S ...
Published:
2000-05-12
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Abstract:
More cracks appear in the Wintel duolith, as Linux appears to be the first OS “ready for prime time” on Intel’s 64-bit “Itanium”
processor. Despite Microsoft’s statements to the contrary, Linux may also be the only 64-bit OS on Itanium for awhile. (...)
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... increasing willingness to work closely with Linux factions. ... Companies
committed to Itanium and Windows will put ... will be relatively small when compared
to other ...
Published:
2000-03-17
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Abstract:
Hewlett-Packard's four-CPU rackmount products, the NetServer LH4r and LXr 8000, are aimed at customers who want reliable,
expandable server installations. (...)
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... Plug, and HP provides the necessary drivers to have it work under Windows NT 4.0 ...
one free 5.25" removable media bay (eg for a DAT), a deficiency compared to the ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Netpliance, Inc., whose i-opener could be considered the first Internet appliance, recently added functionality, but also
decided to raise its hardware “membership kit” price from $99 (down from its normal $199) to $399, in an effort to get profits
from more than its online services. Will people be w (...)
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... a growing subscriber base (currently estimated at 20,000+), much of this was based on an "introductory"
price of $99 for the "i-Opener" (as compared to the ...
Published:
2000-07-24
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Abstract:
Dell began shipping its eight-CPU Intel server, the PowerEdge 8450, in late September. This comes on the heels of Compaq's
shipment of its ProLiant 8000 and 8500. (...)
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... and these products will satisfy pent-up demand, but we do not expect the volumes to be significant (when
compared to four ... Multi-user Windows NT applications. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
HP has re-entered the enterprise computing race with the release of its LT 6000r, a six-CPU server with improved performance
and excellent transactional price/performance. (...)
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linux windows compared:
... seem to be able to articulate and implement a more cohesive Linux strategy. ...
than 50% of their product line is available through Web ordering, as compared to 100 ...
Published:
2000-07-24
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Abstract:
Dell Computer Corporation has shaken up the PC Server market, in three years moving from the #5 US market share position
to a solid #2 (and #3 worldwide) - and has set its sights on #1 Compaq. This note assesses its strengths and weaknesses in
the ever-growing and increasingly important rackmount server (...)
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linux windows compared:
... removing hot-swap fans as a unit, even with the published warning not to exceed two minutes of "no
fan" condition, is a deficiency when compared to Compaq's ...
Published:
1999-08-01
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Abstract:
IBM's four-CPU servers, the Netfinity 5500 M20 and 7000 M10, yield top notch web-focused benchmark figures, but also very
high price/performance figures for mainstream applications. (...)
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linux windows compared:
... can run under Windows NT 4.0 now it is not necessary to wait for Windows
2000 for ... means a customer can get only 12 CPUs in a 42U-high rack, as compared to 24
...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
In a move which will challenge other database vendors to open-source their SQL databases, Inprise/Borland Corporation has
announced it is releasing the source code for its InterBase 6 cross-platform SQL database. It will provide the database on
multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows NT, and Sun Sol (...)
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linux windows compared:
... Inprise plans to release InterBase in open-source form for multiple platforms, including Linux,
Windows NT, and Solaris, make the database available at no ...
Published:
2000-01-17
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Abstract:
More cracks appear in the Wintel duolith, as Linux appears to be the first OS “ready for prime time” on Intel’s 64-bit “Itanium”
processor. Despite Microsoft’s statements to the contrary, Linux may also be the only 64-bit OS on Itanium for awhile. (...)
Excerpt related to
linux windows compared:
... increasing willingness to work closely with Linux factions. ... Companies
committed to Itanium and Windows will put ... will be relatively small when compared
to other ...
Published:
2000-03-17
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Abstract:
Compaq started shipping its eight-CPU Intel servers, the ProLiant 8000 and 8500, in late August. These are the first true
eight-way Intel servers to ship. (...)
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linux windows compared:
... the Intel server market is growing, and these products will satisfy pent-up demand, but we do not expect
the volumes to be significant (when compared to four ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
HotRail has discontinued development of the chipset AMD planned to use to break into the multiprocessor server market. (...)
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HotRail has discontinued development of the chipset AMD planned to use to break into the multiprocessor server market.
Published:
2000-05-23
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Abstract:
Trying to stake its claim on the rapidly-growing enterprise storage market, Hewlett-Packard announced the formation of its
new Storage Organization, while unveiling products it hopes will give it a credible presence in the Network-Attached Storage
market. (...)
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linux windows compared:
Trying to stake its claim on the rapidly-growing enterprise storage market, Hewlett-Packard announced the formation of its
new Storage Organizatio...
Published:
2000-04-13
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Abstract:
Trying to stake its claim on the rapidly-growing enterprise storage market, Hewlett-Packard announced the formation of its
new Storage Organization, while unveiling products it hopes will give it a credible presence in the Network-Attached Storage
market. (...)
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linux windows compared:
Trying to stake its claim on the rapidly-growing enterprise storage market, Hewlett-Packard announced the formation of its
new Storage Organizatio...
Published:
2000-04-13
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Abstract:
There is no one correct answer, both desktop office suites excel in specific areas and pale in others. The contents of this
note target the generic corporate office employee who makes heavy use of a word processor, medium use of spreadsheets, and
limited database and/or web development. (...)
Excerpt related to
linux windows compared:
... and integration with the standard Microsoft Windows desktop. ... viability
nor corporate strategy was compared in this ... and ongoing proliferation of the Linux
O/S ...
Published:
2000-05-12
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Abstract:
Bus-Tech has announced the EnterpriseExpress Adapter for DB2 Access. The product is a PCI-compliant ESCON adapter using IBM's
Multipath Channel+ (MPC+) protocol to provide the highest possible throughput between Windows NT applications and DB2 Universal
Database for OS/390 using IBM's DB2 Connect. (...)
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linux windows compared:
... is a PCI-compliant ESCON adapter using IBM's Multipath Channel+ (MPC+) protocol to provide the highest
possible throughput between Windows NT applications and ...
Published:
2000-01-23
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Abstract:
As we witness the inexorable increase in demand for Free and open source software (FOSS), many organizations have yet to
glean the FOSS fundamentals. This series highlights fundamentals for the enterprise as manifested in global customer demand
trends. (...)
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... for both Windows and Linux. It is interesting to see however, that
both operating systems saw demand ultimately rise in the year for Q3 2004 compared to Q3 2003 ...
Published:
2005-12-30