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Operating System Analysis Book Summary

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This paper compares the published reports and research results pertaining to both Microsoft's and Linux's operating systems (OS). According to one independent non-sponsored survey 88% of the corporations polled indicate that Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 OS gives enhanced performance and reliability compared to Linux in similar usage situations. This paper delves into the reasons why more than 50% of the corporations polled use Linux for web server, email server and specialized application server functions. This paper lists the components of both the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Linux's Red Hat Enterprise Linus AS 3.0. The writer contends and explains why the Windows Server is the fastest, most reliable and secure OS to come out of Microsoft. This paper details the various versions of OS produced by Linux which are comprised of the WS, AS and ES editions. The writer of this paper also briefly discusses the history of Bill Gates' Microsoft corporation as well as the Linux Corporation founded by Linus Torvaldus. Table of Contents: Introduction Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Overview Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3.0 Overview Compare and Contrast Cost Compare and Contrast Market Share Summary and Conclusion References

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