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We are currently in one of the best situations ever to think about moving to open source and Linux on the desktop. With Windows XP’s end of life, many companies are already considering upgrading to Windows Vista or 7. The user interface has changed, and many existing applications aren’t compatible. I am currently reviewing a list of hundreds of applications for compatibility with Windows 7 to decide what will have to be upgraded or replaced. What is missing or needs improvement on Linux from an I.T. perspective?

A Systems Engineer’s job isn’t just designing systems, but to also be proactive and think about weaknesses in the system and prevent the next big outage. One day at the office recently, I started hearing reports of the internet connection running very slowly. Our firewall shows us overall stats, but doesn’t do a good job of showing “Top Talkers”. Actually, that feature is completely missing from it.

Do you need a trusted online banking environment that you can be sure is free of malware? Or maybe you are just tired of buying Windows, antivirus software, and still having to pay someone to remove viruses? Have you ever thought about switching to Linux?