O'Reilly Network Weblogs: Great Linux Desktop Migration Contest

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Great Linux Desktop Migration Contest

by Tim O'Reilly
Jul. 14, 2004

I usually don't blog things from the O'Reilly Network, figuring my readers probably already see this stuff, but I thought this was really interesting. I don't know what will come of it, which is what makes it so fascinating. Just how deep is Linux getting into the corporate desktop? We really want to know.

Derrick Story writes:

"To facilitate that process, Novell and O'Reilly are announcing The Great Linux Desktop Migration Contest. We're looking for entries in three categories:

Greatest Benefits Realized from Migration
Best Migration Plan
Most Practical Migration Tips

There are some terrific prizes including a trip to Barcelona, Spain to attend Novell BrainShare Europe 2004. But you have to write up your experience soon because the deadline is August 9, 2004."

Editors note: The Linux Desktop Migration Contest has ended, but you might like to check out some of the the winning tips: The Best Tips from the Great Linux Desktop Migration Contest

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