As I’ve written in previous newsletters, studies about Linux vs. Windows security and vulnerabilities must be viewed with a critical eye, since many are funded by those with either a very pro- or anti ...
The Unix underpinnings of Mac OS make it feel familiar and accessible to programmers used to working in Unix-like environments. Apple’s Xcode IDE and other development tools are thoughtfully crafted ...
I'm building a server for a UNIX environment, but it's possible it may run Windows in the future. I was wondering if there were any considerations I need to look at when buying hardware for UNIX or ...
The Windows vs Linux argument can be easily boiled down quite quickly. If you're after a secure, semi-stable system that doesn't require you to be a power user, stick ...
Linux fans love to position Linux as the mortal enemy of Windows, but I think the whole debate misses how people really use Linux, or don't use it. Here are the reasons why. One reason that the Linux ...
Lots of people believe that the reason there are more attacks on Windows machines than on Unix machines is simply that Windows dominates desktop markets. According to their logic, 90 plus percent of ...
Never shy about stirring up the Linux vs. Windows hornets nest, IT research firm the Yankee Group last week issued yet another report putting the value of Linux against Windows. The study’s findings ...
If you use Windows today and type ls, cat, grep, or awk in a terminal, there is a good chance something useful will happen. That was not always true. For most of the history of personal computing, ...
A Windows logo and Linux logo on an orange background with "VS" letters between them - Microsoft/Linux Foundation/BGR The Windows vs Linux argument can be easily boiled down quite quickly. If you're ...