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Student Perspective: Debian
December 30th, 2009
You don’t usually hear of Linux unless you are speaking about servers, but Linux can be used in a work (desktop) environment. Say a company wants to cut down on software licensing costs yet still have the backing of an operating system that can handle all of today’s business needs while envisioning the needs of tomorrow’s businesses, You’ve got it! Debian Linux is the answer to all your business needs, from servers to workstations, Debian can handle them all. Debian is based on the Linux kernel which makes it dependable as well as secure.
Made for Business: Inside and Out:
Debian Linux is made for business both in the office as well as in the server room. In the office, employees have access to hundreds of software applications (“packages”) from word processors to presentations software, it all comes pre-bundled with the operating system so there is no need to spend extra money to supply your workforce with the essential tools they need to get the job done.
Personal Computing; Safe, Easy, and Enjoyable:
Debian puts the ease back into personal computing with graphical user desktops (KDE and Gnome) which can be customized to each user’s personal taste and needs. With Debain, each user has his or her own “home folder” where the user can store personal files; one user cannot see another user’s files unless that person has been granted permission to do so.
Open Source; Powerful and Practical: Debian Linux is open source software which means that anyone can change or modify it to fit their own individual needs. Open Source can also help schools and businesses because if you want to you can have access to the source code and modify if to your liking.
In conclusion, Debian Linux is safe flexible real-world tested solution for both business and home use.
This article was written by a student for a Linux report….great to see Linux moving into the school systems!
Richard Johnson
12/30/2009
English 12
Linux Report
Understanding Mandriva 2010 Editions
November 26th, 2009
Throughout the next few days we’ll be looking into the Linux distribution Mandriva 2010 which was recently released. Mandriva is a great distribution to use if you’re just starting out with Linux. You can buy Mandriva on DVD for under $6 or download it if you have the connection speed. Mandriva KDE, GNOME and XFCE Linux CDs are avialable but the DVD includes all 3 graphical environments. As always, Mandriva Linux 2010 comes in several different editions. Although these editions are built from a simple concept they can be confusing for newbies. Here’s a definition of each Mandriva Linux 2010 edition.
Mandriva Linux Free – This version is free for anyone to download like most Linux distributions but is also named “Free” because it consists entirely of free and open-source software.
Mandriva Linux One – This edition includes non-free software packages which may provide more of an application selection but is not the purest form and does not conform to the rules of open-source.
Mandriva Linux Powerpack – The mandriva 2010 Powerpack is the commerical distribution of Mandriva Linux. It includes non-free packages and drivers which, in the end, may help add value for the user. The Powerpack includes features you can’t find in the Free and One editions. The Mandriva 2010 Powerpack includes Mandriva Smart Desktop, a 3 month period of web support, exclusive software, and other various Mandriva tools.
Tomorrow we’ll be looking a little deeper into specific versions of Mandriva 2010 and examine the installation, desktop, interface and more.