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Most people keeping in touch with the latest technology trends have heard about Linux.  Linux is a powerful and flexible UNIX-based operating system that rivals Netware and WinNT.  UNIX has been in use since the early 1970's and was the first network operating system designed to be multi-tasking, multi-user, and multi-threaded.  In short, UNIX design was based on a network-centric paradigm.

With the rise of Microsoft Windows, many thought UNIX had peaked.  What you may not realize is that while Windows has been dominating the desktop PC market, the Internet and server market has been dominated by UNIX-based systems.  Why?  Because of its maturity, UNIX offers unparalleled stability, flexibility, and efficiency.

Linux, a product of open source development, carries on the UNIX tradition with a powerful new twist:  its FREE!

The Right Tool for the Right Job
If you are considering a new network, or breathing new life into an existing one, you should consider the benefits Linux has to offer.

Linux Features
  • Network File and Print Services
  • e-mail Services
  • Internet Server
  • Application Hosting
  • Remote Access

Linux Benefits
  • Stability
  • Flexibility
  • Efficiency
  • Compatibility
  • Low Maintenance

Compatibility Rules!  Linux ties in nicely to a Windows-based network, in addition to -- or instead of, your Netware or WinNT servers.

Linux in Retail

A Simple and Reliable Approach
Synchronics CounterPoint software is fully Linux compatible.  When you launch CounterPoint with your Windows workstation, the application runs solely on the Linux server.  The data is manipulated solely by the server with only screen updates and keystrokes traversing the network thereby minimizing network traffic. This provides greater data integrity, control, and security than a client-server based configuration.

Inexpensive, Real-Time Remote Access
If you have multiple locations or a retail chain, the Linux platform has additional benefits.  TNB can help you establish real-time data access for all your stores.

Traditionally, multiple locations operate independently and synchronize their databases after business hours by a complicated polling procedure.  Because polling requires several pieces of software, modems, and phone lines to work in harmony, it is prone to failure often leaving the master database unsynchronized or worse.

With Linux, a single server can serve several locations with real-time access.  It just makes sense to leverage Linux and declining communications costs and build your network the right way.

The Whole Picture
How would you like to see up-to-date sales for all your locations at any given time of the day?  Check stock at different locations? Prepare a master mailing from your customer file?  Reduce points of failure?  Work from home or on the road?

As you can see, Linux is a very powerful tool in retail.  With Linux, you reduce startup costs, total cost of ownership, and increase efficiency in your daily operations.

 

TNB, Inc.  •  Memphis, TN  •  901-753-1468

TNB, Inc. is not affiliated with Thomas & Betts.