LPH
07-01-2008, 11:10 AM
The best advice in this article is:
If you do deploy Linux, choosing a distribution is one of the most important decisions you will make. Don't be tempted to mix distributions haphazardly. Each flavor of Linux bundles its own version of the kernel with a unique blend of code libraries, utilities, and applications. Each also offers its own style of system configuration and management. Because of this, introducing more than one or two distinct distributions into a given environment is usually asking for trouble.
Source: InfoWorld (http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/07/01/27FE-desktop-linux_1.html)
This is absolutely the best advice. Never mix distributions in an office setting. Leave the playing for home.
One note: The article was written and published just as the Xandros announcement was made. Xandros purchased Linspire. So, the desktop options are consolidating.
If you do deploy Linux, choosing a distribution is one of the most important decisions you will make. Don't be tempted to mix distributions haphazardly. Each flavor of Linux bundles its own version of the kernel with a unique blend of code libraries, utilities, and applications. Each also offers its own style of system configuration and management. Because of this, introducing more than one or two distinct distributions into a given environment is usually asking for trouble.
Source: InfoWorld (http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/07/01/27FE-desktop-linux_1.html)
This is absolutely the best advice. Never mix distributions in an office setting. Leave the playing for home.
One note: The article was written and published just as the Xandros announcement was made. Xandros purchased Linspire. So, the desktop options are consolidating.