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The French national police force has slashed its IT costs by 70 per cent by cutting Microsoft out of the equation.]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//directx-10-in-linux-through-wine-and-crossover.htm http://apcmag.com//directx-10-in-linux-through-wine-and-crossover.htm

Most desktop Linux users have at least heard of the free application Wine or its retail cousins CrossOver Linux and CrossOver Mac.]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux-powers-iphones-loudest-contenders-.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-powers-iphones-loudest-contenders-.htm

iPhone challengers Palm Pre as well as HTC's Dream and Magic have one thing in common: Linux-based operating systems. We look at why Linux is so good for smartphones.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-choose-the-best-linux-distribution.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-choose-the-best-linux-distribution.htm

What's the best Linux distribution? It's one of the most commonly asked questions from people who are new to Linux. The answer? Well, there isn't really a simple answer.]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux_on_the_desktop_whats_missing.htm http://apcmag.com//linux_on_the_desktop_whats_missing.htm

Most Linux distributions simply don't offer a viable alternative to Windows in the desktop market. Right now, on the desktop, it's still a hobby OS with a tiny install base. Ever tried to bring a Linux notebook into an office which relies on Exchange server? Good luck.]]> Thu, 18 May 2006 05:27:57 +1000