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http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1818516,00.asp ]]
Nevertheless, these 'analysts' conclude from their survey of 90 companies that even though Windows systems require more patching, it's easier and cheaper to patch Windows than it is to patch open-source software.
Really?
I have twenty-four systems in-house and they're equally divided between Windows and Linux systems. I use automated tools to update both of them. I see very, very little difference between them in upgrading either one.
On the Windows side, I use Microsoft's System Management Server and SUS (Software Update Services) and Shavlik NetChk Patch. For the Linux boxes, I use SuSE YAST, a late beta of ZENworks for Linux 7, Red Hat Network and Ximian Red Carpet Server.
Click here to read more about ZENworks 7 Linux Management.
The only reason I use so many programs is that I'm in the business of testing technology to a fare-thee-well. If I were just running a business, I'd use the Shavlik program and ZENworks.
If I wanted to, I could also use such basic Linux programs as Apt-get and Cron to make scripts to automatically update my systems. Net cost: $0.
But, here's the truth of the matter: Simply patching either operating system is trivial if you know what you're doing. Period.
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