Operating System Proposal Linux has long been one of many operating systems that have sought to prove their worth in all types of environments. It is currently being considered for enterprise networking and data center purposes where it involves servers, workstations and any mainframe as needed. However, choosing which operating system to use, whether open source or not, can be difficult. This paper discusses the benefits and concerns of choosing an open source solution like Linux as administrators and users are becoming increasingly aware of running Linux on both server and desktop systems. It is rapidly being adopted in an ever-increasing number of global companies and government agencies. The reason for this rapid adoption is Linux's unique ability to provide powerful features, security, compatibility, and customization at a more affordable price than proprietary vendors. Early on, there were many perceived concerns about using Linux in an enterprise infrastructure. Thanks to the robust community of Linux programmers, several "flavors" of Linux (known as "vendors") are available, and each specializes in a slightly different way. . This robust operating system is widely adopted by IT professionals in growing businesses due to its high quality, reliability and price. Purpose of this Document Given the above context, this report is intended to provide an objective analysis of where and how Linux might fit into your business plans and operations moving forward. The purpose is to provide information rather than recommendations, i.e. it is not my intention to advocate or discourage the adoption of desktop Linux, but only to help you understand the potential benefits, problems and practicalities so that they fit... halfway through the paper... ....2). Fedora Linux Toolbox [PowerPoint]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/anthoanaguilar/fedora-linuxtoolbox1000commandsforfedoracentosandredhatpoweruserHaddad, I. & Petersen, R. (2004). Getting started with Red Hat Linux. Retrieved from http://linux.sys-con.com/node/45264Linux House. (n.d.). Red Hat Linux Enterprise Server. Retrieved from http://www.linux-house.net/v3/linuxstore/redhat-linux/Petersen, R. (2004). Red Hat: The Complete Reference Enterprise Linux and Fedora Edition: The Complete Reference. Retrieved from http://eduunix.ccut.edu.cn/index2/html/linux/McGraw.Hill.Red.Hat.The.Complete.Reference.Enterprise.Linux.and.Fedora.Edition.eBook-DDU/7213/ toc.htmlSchroder, C. (2013). Top 5 Linux Computer Vendors for Small Businesses. Retrieved from http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/News/Hardware/5-top-linux-computer-vendors-for-small-business.html