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Network Operating Systems
Windows

Novell is going, going, gone as far as we can tell.   Windows 2003 server is excellent.  There is also the Small Business version of Windows 2003 Server which is very robust and affordable.

Laptop, Desktop, and Workstation Operating Systems

  • Windows Vista (not ready for CPA firms yet)

  • Windows XP Professional (still recommended!)

  • Linux ? (not for CPA firms and may never be)

Windows XP is our current recommendation for desktop software for CPA firms as you approach tax season this year.  We also recommend that all firms get at least one Vista system to begin testing software and for compatibility issues with clients.  All of the top software publishers claim their software will be Vista compliant soon but we have yet to see much.   

Almost all systems you buy now will come pre-loaded with Vista.  You might want to seek out a Windows XP option on new systems as re-installing XP can be a lot of work. 

Article - Microsoft Extended XP available deadline to 6/30/08.

Look into virtual machines (Virtual PC or VMWare) to run legacy tax and accounting software on Vista for years to come.  Virtual PC is a free download from Microsoft at:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/default.mspx

 

 

 


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