What is the most popular Operating System, that big cooperation using right now?

Question

it's Linux Red Hat, Novell or what

Answer 1

Hi
I think it's windows xp.
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Answer 2

The most popular operating system would undoubtably be some form of Linux.
I would only be guessing but since there has been a large backlash against Novell after their "partnership" with Microsoft , that the leading for the larger corporations would indeed be Red Hat Server.

Many businesses run Linux as the server product and then allow Windows clients to run off that.
This allows users the familiarity of using programs like Microsoft Office etc but enables the higher levels of security and reliability on the servers due to the use of Linux.

To date , more and more businesses and governments are in fact changing over from Microsoft O/S and software to Linux due to both Microsoft's large and expensive licensing fees and also the reliability of running Linux systems. The other advantage to large companies with their own IT departments is that with Linux O/S and software if they require modifications done they can do the work in house as they have full access to the source code - with Windows they just have to use the software the way Microsoft decide so they have no real control.

The most recent private company I have seen reported as shifting to Linux is Peugot who are replacing over 20000 desktops and servers throughout their company with Linux systems. The big plus is that the changes can be done gradually as all the new Linux systems can happily co-exist with existing Windows machines and read/write data without any problems.
Additionally , several states in the US , France , Spain , and there is also a push in the UK for Linux to replace Windows as the "standard" for all schools , hospitals , and government departments.

Really if you do think about what is happening in the real world , between the switch over to Linux at the corporation and government level , and the introduction of the One Laptop Per Child program worldwide , you can see that the writing is on the wall for the end of Windows as the dominant system for desktops.

If you have never experienced Linux then grab a copy of one or several of the distros out there - all generally free to get and copy - install it and have a play. You will soon see why it is growing in popularity each and every day.

Answer 3

Windoze, Sorry, I meant, MS Windows XP SP2. There may be some Linux environments out there, but most of them are Win32 setups.

Some of the computer companies out there will use a *NIX setup, but that it to be expected. Some examples are CNET and Sun.

It is because Windows is easy to support cause MS practially gives it away and sources for help online or the tech dork next door can help. Linux has a good support community, but the Total Cost of Ownership is too high when compared to Windoze.

Answer 4

For desktop machines it's Windows. Some servers, such as MicroSoft exchange also need to run on Windows.

For other systems, usually it's Unix, either Solaris or AIX, but Linux is becoming more popular, generally SuSE/Novell or Redhat.

Answer 5

Microsoft Windows

Answer 6

Linux server it is cheaper to run than Microsoft. Microsoft wants large license fees to use their product.

Answer 7

Most everyone is using Windows XP and upgrading to the new one Vista.

Answer 8

Most are still using Windows 98,but are starting to upgrade to XP.