n administrator to be an expert in the intricacies of the operating system and how components interact. Configure incorrectly Windows 8any part of the operating system and the system could be vulnerable to attack. Windows NT security is easy to set up and administer with tools such as the Security Configuration Editor (PC Week, 1999).Myth: Linux can replace Windows on the desktopReality: Linux Makes No Sense at the Desktop Linux as a desktop operating system makes no sense. A user would end up with a system that has fewer applications, is more complex to use and manage, and is less intuitive. Linux does not provide support for the broad range of hardware in use today; Windows NT 4.0 currently supports over 39,000 systems and devices on the Hardware Compatibility List. Linux does not support important easeofuse technologies such as Plug and Play, USB, and Power Management The complexity of the Linux operating system and cumbersome nature of the existing GUIs would make retraining endusers a huge undertaking and would add significant cost. Linux application support is very limited, meaning that customers end up having to build their own horizontal and vertical applications. A recent report from Forrester Research highlighted the fact that today 93 percent of enterprise ISVs develop applications for Windows NT, while only 13 percent develop for Linux (Berinato, 1999).Windows-based terminals are recognized as an excellent client platform for educational institutions, retail/POS operations, and other environments where the flexibility and power of a PC may not be warranted. They are also good alternatives for task-based workers and those who utilize traditional "green-screen" terminals. In combination with Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows-based Windows 9terminals are a powerful tool for rapidly deploying centrally managed Windows-based line-of-business or productivity applications across an ...
