February 2005 On Topic - Past ArticlesMaking the switchMigrating from Windows to Linux is only as as stressful as you want it to be. By Dan Heilman From most of what's written and said about the subject, it would be easy to presume that open source is largely the province of hardcore programmers and dedicated shade-tree computer mechanics. However, taking advantage of what open source--and in particular, Linux--has to offer can mean widely varying degrees of commitment to the platform. If you're thinking of adopting it for your business, here are a few pointers to keep in mind. Take it...