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server software enables server-based, centralized and mobile computing
for a distributed computing environment. It facilitates remote access
application servers, mobile computing and workforce mobility solutions
for remote office access, business continuity, and centralized application
management and deployment. The presentation server based computing
software for Windows, Web and Linux environments makes centralized
computing easy, while the secure access manager provides
a better enterprise software solution alternative to Intranets,
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Enterprise Information Portals
(EIPs).
Don't limit yourself
to one computing environment - contact WebIncome to find out how
we can set you up to make use of Windows and Linux software applications.
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Security:
Everybody in these days talks about security (desktop and server).
Many invest in technologies like firewalls and other similar technologies,
but the intrusion often comes through the desktop via email or browsers.
So the intruders are coming in the "back door" via the
inside computer programs they will use "front door".
Some
simple solutions we have found to protect your company from intrusion
are :
1. Use Linux, with Firefox as your main browser. Our testing
has found that many intrusions are possible via Internet Explorer,
but we found zero penetration via Firefox.
There is a simple issue with using Linux as your desktop environment
- much of the software you run currently is Windows
based only. However, on computers where the primary uses are writing
documents, sending and receiving email, and using a browser, these
are easily migrated to Linux and open source applications. For writing
documents, you can use Openoffice.org. For email, use Thunderbird
- this has a very good filter system that will help to reduce your
company's vulnerability to viruses and Trojans as well as the annoyance
and cost of spam. The Firefox browser is gaining in popularity
and is easy to use. There are many open source applications
available (for free) that will allow you to migrate from a Windows
environment to Linux - it takes just a little searching and experimentation
to find great open source applications for your company. We encourage
you and your IT to use open source and help via donations
this community of wonderful and dedicated developers.
Another
issue with using Linux is based on mind-set for IT people. Many
are simply heavily invested or hooked on the "other OS"
and are unwilling to try Linux. Now they need to be more adventurous
and learn how to protect the company with both internal security
and with expenses.
2.
You can set up 1 Windows computer in your organization that many
people can have access to, using the CPA applications or simple
VNC. This gives you more control over which Windows applications
are installed, which can reduce your costs and reduce your exposure
to security breaches. If you have most desktops set up to run Linux
with Firefox as a browser and Thunderbird as the email application,
then you can have many people accessing the 1 Windows computer for
applications that you can not yet find in open source. We
can give you some ideas on how to create a such a network. This
solution will cut your expenses and work load on fixing many of
the "viruses" you get.
3.
Another solution is to install both OS (Windows and Linux) on the
same computer using colinux.org program to access either OS.
This way you can use Linux most of the time or email, browsing and
document writing, then switch to the Windows to use other applications.
Again, you get the strong security of Linux and the familiarity
of Windows applications all on the same computer.
Any
of these solutions (and other potential solutions) will have advantages
and disadvantages - it is up to you and your IT to test and implement
what works best in your environment. WebIncome is here to help you
explore.
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