Windows in the world of Linux
LIVING WITH VISTA
Home and business users are starting to wonder how Windows Vista will work with Linux. In this month’s cover story, we’ll show you Vista from the eye of Linux.
Another new version of Windows has arrived, and you are probably wondering if the new Windows will really be so different from the old Windows. The answer is that Windows Vista, like all previous Windows releases, comes with some significant new features and some insignificant new features pleasantly bundled in an over-hyped potpourri. Any way you look at it, though, the proliferation of Windows systems means that a new version really is worth noticing – even if you aren’t a Windows fan. Most networks with Linux are actually heterogeneous networks that may include a number of different Windows systems. The flawless functioning of your network is most likely the result of past troubleshooting efforts that you may not even remember, but as soon as a new version of Windows rolls out, you’ll have to start that troubleshooting all over again. The recently reported problems with networking Vista and Samba are just the first step in a long process of keeping Windows and Linux connected, and if the present is anything like the past, the open source community will need to take the lead in the quest for Windows/ Linux compatibility.
Buy this article as PDF
(incl. VAT)
Buy Linux Magazine
Subscribe to our Linux Newsletters
Find Linux and Open Source Jobs
Subscribe to our ADMIN Newsletters
Support Our Work
Linux Magazine content is made possible with support from readers like you. Please consider contributing when you’ve found an article to be beneficial.

News
-
Plasma 6.3 Now Available
Plasma desktop v6.3 has a couple of pretty nifty tricks up its sleeve.
-
LibreOffice 25.2 Has Arrived
If you've been hoping for a release that offers more UI customizations, you're in for a treat.
-
TuxCare Has a Big AlmaLinux 9 Announcement in Store
TuxCare announced it has successfully completed a Security Technical Implementation Guide for AlmaLinux OS 9.
-
First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.14 Now Available
Linus Torvalds has officially released the first release candidate for kernel 6.14 and it includes over 500,000 lines of modified code, making for a small release.
-
System76 Refreshes Meerkat Mini PC
If you're looking for a small form factor PC powered by Linux, System76 has exactly what you need in the Meerkat mini PC.
-
Gnome 48 Alpha Ready for Testing
The latest Gnome desktop alpha is now available with plenty of new features and improvements.
-
Wine 10 Includes Plenty to Excite Users
With its latest release, Wine has the usual crop of bug fixes and improvements, along with some exciting new features.
-
Linux Kernel 6.13 Offers Improvements for AMD/Apple Users
The latest Linux kernel is now available, and it includes plenty of improvements, especially for those who use AMD or Apple-based systems.
-
Gnome 48 Debuts New Audio Player
To date, the audio player found within the Gnome desktop has been meh at best, but with the upcoming release that all changes.
-
Plasma 6.3 Ready for Public Beta Testing
Plasma 6.3 will ship with KDE Gear 24.12.1 and KDE Frameworks 6.10, along with some new and exciting features.