Project 1-3: Research Network Operating Systems

The client-server network at Scoops, a chain of ice cream stores, currently

depends on one server machine running Windows Server 2008 as its NOS.

However, the system was installed five years ago, and the chain is growing. The

companys general manager has heard a lot of good things about Linux operating systemsin

particular, a type of Linux called Fedora. He asks you to find out how these two NOSs differ

in their file sharing, remote access, and mail service capabilities. Also, he wonders how the two

compare in their ease of use, reliability, and support. He remarks that he doesnt want to spend

a lot of time looking after the server, and reminds you that he is not a technical expert. After

some research, what can you tell him about the similarities and differences between these two

NOSs? Do you advise the Scoops chain to change its servers NOS to Linux? Why or why not?