Transparen Corporation provides full support for Linux and OS X desktops. While most organizations still rely on Microsoft Windows-based desktop productivity software, we expect this to change over the next few years as technically adept professionals who have been exposed to alternative solutions enter the workplace and bring the following observations to technology decision makers.
- A free replacement for Microsoft Office is available, which is good enough for most users - This can save organizations up to $500 per computer.
- Microsoft Office 2000, and many other Windows products including Quicken, can run on Linux - For those who require Windows software, there are commercial products that allow this software to run on Linux.
- Linux Integrates into Windows Networks - Samba 3 allows Linux to act as a Primary Domain Controller for Windows NT, 2000, XP. It also allows Linux desktops to participate in Windows networks seamlessly, without regard for concurrent user licenses.
- Large Companies Support Linux - Including Novell, IBM and Redhat.
Try a Linux Desktop
Whether you are new to Linux or would like to show friends what is possible, a Knoppix CD is a handy thing to have.
