To quote an article from http://www.business2.com/articles/we...,35655,FF.html

"Microsoft's Windows XP -- and all its clunky restrictions -- might just send you running to more versatile programs like Linux."

I know all of you linux users will enjoy this one, its a cut ouf of the article from http://www.business2.com/articles/we...,35655,FF.html

"With the launch of Windows XP, Microsoft (MSFT) is trying to establish a firmer grasp on your computer than ever before. XP includes new licensing technology that can tie each installation of the software to a particular PC -- and thus give Microsoft the ability to keep tabs on who's really using it. XP also includes a function called Passport, which, if you opt to turn it on, makes Microsoft the keeper of your virtual wallet -- plus the virtual equivalents of your social security card, birth certificate, bank card PIN, and mother's maiden name.

All of which explains why more and more corporations are weighing whether they really want to use restrictive, off-the-shelf programs like Windows XP or go with open-source software such as Linux instead. The trend toward open-source software isn't new, but XP may trigger a backlash among some IT managers and executives for a couple of reasons.


First off, open-source software is much easier to customize, which makes it appealing to many companies. To get the best performance out of your Web servers, it may be necessary for your techies to make small adjustments to the operating system -- in effect "tuning" it for a particular function. With Windows you're limited to the performance controls that Microsoft has built in. With Linux, you can go into the heart of the code and rewrite it to do whatever you want."

The full story and SOME problems with window's XP and the benifits of open source can be viewed here:
http://www.business2.com/articles/we...,35655,FF.html

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