Netw-240 Course Project

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Linux Vendors

Jered Gordner

NETW-240

03/24/13

This document will outline, compare, and contrast the advantages and disadvantages between three possible Linux vendors.

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Linux Vendors

Jered Gordner

NETW-240

03/24/13

This document will outline, compare, and contrast the advantages and disadvantages between three possible Linux vendors.

A Review of Potential Suppliers

A Review of Potential Suppliers

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

II. Requirements for Linux Implementation

III. Overview of Possible Vendors

a. Pogo Linux

i. Claims to Fame

b. System76

ii. Claims to Fame

c. ZaReason

iii. Claims to Fame

IV. Comparison of Vendors

d. Servers

e. Work Stations

V. Contrast of Vendors

f. Servers

g. Work Stations

VI. General Consensus

VII. Closing

Linux Vendors

A Review of Potential Suppliers

As OhYep Computer Solutions continues to grow, we are constantly trying to find new methods to be both innovative and fiscally responsible. We continually try to stay ahead of the curve and be trend setters, leading the pack for competing companies and striving to live our maxim: “Make it the Best.” With this in mind, our teams of consultants and IT directors have taken it upon themselves to research the possibility of implementing Linux in both workstation and server environments. This project will, of course, have upfront costs but could ultimately save us a lot of money over the long-haul. During our research period our teams have come up with three potential Linux vendors (and documented similarities and differences) that we believe could be viable options to...