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10 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux

May 7, 2013 8:54am PDT

Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.

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10 reasons to stay in IT

July 1, 2011 1:27pm PDT

Thinking about quitting IT? Alan Norton did -- more than once. See why he says there are 10 good reasons to hang in there.

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10 compelling reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2012

August 27, 2012 5:00am PDT

Windows Server 2012 is generating a significant buzz among IT pros. Deb Shinder highlights several notable enhancements and new capabilities.

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Office solution: A few reasons why Excel formulas might not calculate as expected

September 20, 2011 8:16am PDT

This week, we learn the answer to last week's Office challenge: Why aren't my formulas calculating correctly?

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10 reasons you should build your own cloud

March 21, 2013 5:40am PDT

As your reliance on cloud technologies increases, it might be time to think about bringing your cloud infrastructure in-house.

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10 reasons for quitting IT

February 25, 2011 9:58am PST

There are a lot of upsides to working in IT -- but depending on your situation, you might find yourself considering other career options. Jack Wallen describes a few factors that could be the last...

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10 reasons why you should learn Ruby on Rails

February 23, 2012 6:53am PST

There are plenty of compelling reasons to check out Ruby on Rails -- like the development model, the job market, and the abundance of good IDEs.

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Top five reasons organizations fail at project management

August 20, 2008 7:11am PDT

Why are many organizations still so bad at project management? After pondering this question on many consulting and training engagements, Tom Mochal has come up with his top five reasons.

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10 reasons why Windows Terminal Services is becoming more popular

April 12, 2010 7:34am PDT

Windows Terminal Services has recently been enjoying a resurgence. Brien Posey offers his thoughts on why that's happening.

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10 reasons why you should learn to use PowerShell

October 6, 2009 8:03am PDT

PowerShell combines command-line speed, the flexibility of scripting, and the power of a GUI-based admin tool. See why now might be the time to master it.

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10 reasons why Ubuntu 12.10 desktop blows away Windows 8

October 19, 2012 4:42am PDT

Ubuntu 12.10 has arrived, and Windows 8 is just around the corner. Jack Wallen says there's no contest between the two.

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10+ reasons why IT pros hate Microsoft Access (but really shouldn't)

July 24, 2008 12:44pm PDT

Microsoft Access may not be right for all situations, but it does have its place -- at least according to database expert Susan Harkins. Here's her take on some of the more common complaints she's...

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10 reasons Windows 8 will be painful for developers

October 24, 2012 12:00am PDT

If you plan to develop Windows 8 native apps, be prepared for some hurdles. Justin James looks at some of the biggest problems you're likely to face.

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Four reasons to earn Cisco's new CCENT certification

September 27, 2007 1:45pm PDT

While the Cisco Certified NetworkÂ Associate (CCNA) certification is the most well-known introductory certification offered by Cisco, it can be a serious challenge for many Cisco networking...

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10 reasons to turn your Access applications into Web-based applications

April 23, 2008 11:52am PDT

When an Access database outgrows its original purpose, you face applying band-aid technology or upgrading to a more powerful database system. But before you toss Access out the window and start...

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Dump Gmail for Outlook.com? Four reasons you might

August 2, 2012 12:43pm PDT

Microsoft's Gmail competitor has finally arrived. You might be surprised to learn that it brings some useful innovations to webmail. Here are the big four.

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Five reasons to consider a career in Network Administration

January 7, 2013 5:18am PST

Though network administration isn't for everyone, it offers plenty of rewarding - and profitable - challenges for those who can soak up technical knowledge and put it to practical use.

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10 reasons why GNOME is better than KDE

March 9, 2009 8:58am PDT

A new battle is playing out in the Linux desktop arena. See why Jack Wallen believes that today's GNOME has pulled ahead of today's KDE in terms of design, stability, and usability.

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10 reasons why I avoid social networking services

July 9, 2012 6:19am PDT

Social networking has had a huge impact on how we communicate and interact -- but some people refuse to get caught up in the trend. Alan Norton explains why he's one of them.

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