The outsider
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Linux is becoming more popular than Microsoft among many companies as it promises to remove license fees, reduce hardware costs, and minimize the risk of unplanned downtime by improving reliability and security. Linux can play a fundamental role in the economic development strategy of developing countries, whereas the high cost of Windows can hold back the progress of an entire nation and thus the low-cost alternative is popular with business users.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2005
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Get on top of IT
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Softworld Accounting & Finance (A&F), a software systems support firm, is organizing an event at London's Olympia from 2-3 March 2005. The event includes an exhibition featuring several specialist software suppliers, and provides an education program comprising breakfast briefings and a masterclass series offering a number of presentations by industry experts.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2005
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Hidden hazards
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There are concerns about the safety of cellular telephones, fungus on computers and electrical and electronic equipment waste. More research must be done to determine current and future health hazards of these items.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2001
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