Which OS is the best choice for network engineer and technician ?
And what about chromebook?
I'm my opinion, a good Technician would know that each OS has its strenghts, and Weaknesses.
I'm a Network Administrator, but Also Have a Side Gig where I do Computer Repair and IT Consulting.
I use them All, I have A Windows Laptop and PC. I have a few Linux Laptops and PC's, I also Have a MacBook Pro and and iMac. I do not have a Chromebook Yet, I use them all depending on what I am doing.
I'm a Network Administrator, but Also Have a Side Gig where I do Computer Repair and IT Consulting.
I use them All, I have A Windows Laptop and PC. I have a few Linux Laptops and PC's, I also Have a MacBook Pro and and iMac. I do not have a Chromebook Yet, I use them all depending on what I am doing.
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on top of that, I agree both, I leverage VMware workstation to have virtual Linux on my windows box, but use Linux machines when testing security
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Good comments, thanks to all especially John, burgess
If I need to troubleshooting network, auditing security, does BACKBOX do that all?
If I need to troubleshooting network, auditing security, does BACKBOX do that all?
BackBox is an excellent OS, but it requires you to be a bit more savvy with Linux; however, just like Linux Mint, they'll have the availability of the same open source tools available!
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What about apple , is it a good idea if I run Windows & *nix on mackbook pro or air by using virtuality ?
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I am starting with cinamon - linux mint flavor
Thanks for the update and I was happy to help
Linux has tons of opensource tools, but a lot of vendors write for windows.