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Industry * Application Service Provider Business Services/Consulting (Computer-Related) Communications (Local/Long Distance/Independent/Cable) Graphic Design Manufacturing - Computer Related Research & Development Retailer/Distributor/Wholesalr (Computer-Related) Service Provider (Web Hosting, Data, Wireless, ISP) Software Development VAR/VAD/System/Network Integrator Web Development Aerospace/Aviation Agriculture/Farming/Forestry/Fishing Banking/Accounting/Financial Services/Insurance Business Services/Consulting (Non Computer-Related) Education/Training Services Engineering/Architecture/Construction Entertainment/Leisure Government-Local/State/Federal Healthcare/Medical Services/Biotechnology Logistics (Transportation/Freight/Delivery Services) Manufacturing - FMCG/Consumer Staples Manufacturing - Industrial (Automative, Machinery, etc) Manufacturing - Process (Petroluem, Chemical, Mining, etc) Media/Publishing/Advertising/PR/Marketing Non-Profit/Charity Organisation/Social Services Real Estate/Property/Legal Retailer/Distributor/Wholesaler (Non Computer-Related) Travel/Hospitality/Hotel/Restaurant/Food Services Utilities (Gas, Water, Electricity) Other
Job Function * Computer Product Reseller (VAR/Retailer) Database Administation e-Business Administation Executive IS/IT Management (CIO/CTO) IT Consultant IT Department Manager IT Project Manager Infrastructure Administration/Management IT Solutions/System Architect IT Systems/Network Analyst Security Compliance/Administration/Management Networking/LAN Administration Hardware Design/Engineering Software/Applications Development Systems Programmer/Development Telecommunciations System Administration Technical/PC Support Web/Multimedia Developer Accounting/Finance Senior Management (SVP, VP, GM) Department Head/Director Education Executive Manager (Chairman, CEO, CFO) Graphic Design/Artist HR/Personel/Training Non-Computer Consultant Professional (Legal, Medical) Research/Development/Scientific Sales/Marketing/Business Development Unemployed Student Retired Presently not employed - other Other
Is it possible for a DOS/Windows user of 20 years to make the transition to Linux on the desktop? If so, which distro? How easy is it? Is it really free? Is it worth the trouble? These are just some of the questions we will explore in weeks to come in our new series, The Linux Test Pilot!
