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 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 ...

Microsoft's objection to Linux and the open-source movement centers on the idea of software being available for free, which threatens revenue for traditional software makers. However, Linux remains ...

Hi, everyone! I'm taking a technical writing class, and I have to do a comparitive paper. The topic I chose was to compare and contrast Linux and Windows. So basically, I need to wrtie a technical ...

In the intricate landscape of operating systems, two prominent players have shaped the digital realm for decades: UNIX and Linux. While these two systems might seem similar at first glance, a deeper ...

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 ...

Last week's discussions on using Linux to catch Peter Principled bosses between rocks and hard places included a comment from ARyKaXaN in which he points out that Wintel's majority market position ...