Introduction
Many of today's computer users, operators, programmers and hackers are faced with numerous challenges to maintain an efficient and productive workstation. Everyday a new threat appears in the form of email viruses, spyware, adware, Internet worms or Trojan horse programs, each of which if left unchecked will disrupt the user's work and productivity. Today's savvy computer user wants a system that is stable, easy-to-use, easy on the budget, versatile and resilient to many of the threats facing computers. The Linux Operating System (OS) and the Open Source Software (OSS) that comprise a Linux Distribution, such as RedHat, Fedora Core, SuSe, and Mandrake, fits these requirements. Others would argue that the Microsoft (MS) Windows OS and associated software applications available are a better fit despite these problems.
MS Windows OS versus Linux OS
The MS Windows OS because of its wide-spread use, security model and software development practices is the largest......
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