Linux & Unix Support
Technetics is proud to offer business grade Linux and Unix support
and olutions to all sized businesses in Melbourne Australia. Throught
remote software packages like SSH (Secure Shell) we are also able to
assist businesses throughout the world. With the recent announcements
by Red Hat Corporation we can provide software updates for versions
currently (as of 31st December 2003) NOT SUPPORTED by Red Hat. Versions
not supported include all version before version 9.
Keeping up with software updates is quite crucial due to security concerns
that arise on almost daily basis. Having the right linux support partner
is of high importance. Technetics is looking forward to being your strategic
business partner.
Contact us immediatly
on 1300 853 453 to discuss your support options as well as the open
source solutions that we are able to deliver for your business.
 Some of Linux/Unix Flavours
Supported
Linux Advantages
A full list of Linux advantages would be quite long, but some of the
key advantages of Linux are described below. Stability, security, open
source, network friendliness, speed, efficiency and low cost are among
the more notable Linux
advantages:
Stability
Properly configured, Linux systems will generally run until the hardware
fails or the system is shut down. Continuous up-times of hundreds of
days (up to a year or more) are not uncommon.
Security
Linux is one of the most secure operating systems, largely immune to
harmful viruses that can cause expensive and distracting system interruptions.
A Linux system has 'walls' built up so that unwanted visitors and viruses
do not have broad access. All files and directories have read, write,
and execute privileges for the owner, the owner's workgroup, and all
others. The Linux community aggressively maintains these 'walls' and
all other aspects of Linux security.
Open Source
One big advantage of an open system is a large number of software authors
and beta testers. This makes the software testing and refinement process
faster and better.
It means higher-quality software, which means less prone to crash,
more efficient, and overall: better.
For developers, an important aspect of open software is the ability
to write kernel extensions and drivers as needed. This makes it much
easier for hardware and software creators to ensure support for their
products.
Network
Friendliness
Nowadays, people are becoming more and more enamored with the Internet
and what it can do for them. Although not a huge movement yet, there
will be more networks set up in homes as costs for basic computer hardware
and networking equipment continue to plummet and greater access to fast
internet connections becomes available.
Because a team of programmers developed Linux over the Internet, its
networking features were given a high priority. Linux is capable of
acting as client and/or server to any of the popular operating systems
in use today, and is quite capable of being used to run Internet service
providers. Many Internet service providers and telephone companies base
their technical infrastructure on Linux. Strong enough to support Internet
backbone, it is well tested for home and office use.
Speed
Linux servers typically can handle several times as many users as other
proprietary ones using the same hardware. Linux can take advantage of
the latest processors and even use several of them at the same time
for incredible speed.
Furthermore, Linux supports true multi-tasking; the ability to run
more than one program at the same time. It is therefore much more natural
for the system to be doing many things at the same time without 'flaking
out'.
Efficiency
Unlike other environments where industry players create "planned
obsolescence", Linux is very efficient and can have high performance
on older hardware. The benefit is that users do not have to continually
repurchase hardware as often, a big savings.
Cost
The biggest advantage of Linux is that it is FREE.
Linux Support
Due to the popularity of Linux there are many companies that offer
business grade linux support. We are proud to offer on site or remote
Linux Support to all businesses within Australia and remotely to businesses
world wide. Good Linux Support is critical to your business infrastracture
so contact us today to discuss your Linux Support options.
If you would like to discuss how we can help you in implementing a
Linux based solution for your business or have an existing Linux infrastructure
and would like business grade Linux Support contact
us.
This service is only available to commercial customers.
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