Operating system changes are unlikely

Operating system changes are unlikely

It’s becoming a familiar situation: One vendor drops support for an aging version of its operating system, and competing vendors see an opportunity to lure its customers to their own operating systems. But Dave Kearns – author of two of Network World’s OS-focused newsletters, Windows Networking and Novell NetWare – argues that there really isn’t much of an opportunity at all.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/072604kearns.html?vo

The rest of the VoIP story

For those declaring that the VoIP revolution is a foregone conclusion, Scott Bradner provides a reality check, naming some of the issues still left unresolved.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/072604bradner.html?vo

Paying for it is the hardest part

With all the software licensing options emerging lately, it can be difficult to figure out what plan is most advantageous for your company. Technology Executive Newsletter author Linda Musthaler this week examines the different options and explains what they could mean to you.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/072604musthaler.html?vo

Problems with messaging

Convergence Newsletter authors Steve Taylor and Larry Hettick this week evaluate instant-messaging programs from a variety of providers. Their choice? None of the above.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/072604taylor.html?vo