[Gllug] Linux on Desktop

[Paul Rayner]

On 31 Jan 2007, at 22:34, Juergen Schinker wrote:
>
> "what can i do better with linux (on the Desktop)in my working life/ 
> day"

> P.S. i work as a sysadmin (don't ask)

1) nmap for checking network problems, seeing what's connected to the  
network and what ports are open etc.
2) Faster and better scripting allowing you to fix problems faster
3) Time saved not dealing with security updates/crashes etc on your  
own machine
4) You're more used to it so can perform your normal tasks faster
5) A cronjob to shutdown your PC at X-O'clock each night in case you  
forget to save energy

If the servers you admin are linux, there are loads of options:

6) Writing and testing scripts on your local machine before running  
on servers (although I presume you have testing boxes..)
7) ssh -X to easily use remote X windows apps on your local machine

and many more - depends on your job I suppose.

Everything mentioned above can be done on Windows, but it could  
easily be argued that it's easier on linux.

Hope that helps,

Regards,

Paul


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