The bMighty Blog -- Paula Hunter

Linux and the Desktop, a New Angle

Posted by Paula Hunter 10:26 AM ET | Sep 18, 2007

IT professionals from small and medium sized businesses were quite vocal last week about the viability of Linux as a desktop alternative. Assuming I am wrong about timing, and considering all the problems associated with Microsoft Vista, what will it take for more SMBs to make the switch?

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Forget Linux on the Desktop

Posted by Paula Hunter 02:59 PM ET | Sep 13, 2007

While I have encouraged readers to consider Linux on the desktop, I have come to the conclusion that it just isn't ready for small and medium sized businesses.

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Small and Medium Sized Businesses Embrace Linux Abroad

Posted by Paula Hunter 11:43 AM ET | Aug 30, 2007

Are SMBs in Europe and Australia more inclined to ask for Linux on the desktop than IT buyers in the US? What can you learn from this recent trend overseas?

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Move over Linux - IBM's Dumping You for Second Life

Posted by Paula Hunter 10:42 AM ET | Aug 24, 2007

IT managers in companies of all sizes will need to add Linden Dollars to their budgets if they want to buy virtually from IBM at Second Life.

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Microsoft and Linux - Strange Bedfellows or A Match Made in Heaven?

Posted by Paula Hunter 03:06 PM ET | Aug 21, 2007

If you have been gun shy about deploying Linux in your Windows environment, it is getting easier.

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Beware IE and Excel Users!

Posted by Paula Hunter 10:44 AM ET | Aug 16, 2007

With the exception of email, there are two applications most of us can't live without: an internet browser and a spreadsheet. With Microsoft's latest release of security patches, one must ask will they ever get it right? How does a small business manage their IT environment without constant fear?

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The New Linux Desktop Sugardaddy

Posted by Paula Hunter 05:12 PM ET | Aug 13, 2007

We all know that making money in the desktop computing market is challenging at best. That is a good thing for you buyers out there that are looking for inexpensive desktops and laptops.

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Is LinuxWorld Dead?

Posted by Paula Hunter 02:59 PM ET | Aug 13, 2007

I didn't go to SFO this year, but as usual, colleagues were eager to put a nail in the coffin.

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