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TechRepublic Out Loud   Windows vs. Linux In the hottest post this past week, Jack Wallen asked the TR community which OS is easier to fix: Windows or Linux. Take a look at how your IT peers responded. You'll also learn about the other top discussions of the week and most active members on the boards. 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IT consultant Erik Eckel offers guidance on how to handle this delicate situation. Read Full Blog ............................................................................................. Camera phone challenge: Sunrise / sunset You have from now until Friday, October 8, 2010 at 5:00 PM EDT to submit camera phone photos of the sunrise / sunset. The editorial staff will select their three favorite photos from all the entries, and the TechRepublic members who submitted those photos will receive some free swag! Read Full Blog     More TechRepublic Blogs   Subscribe to latest from all blogs    Today's recommended downloads What are the highest paying job roles? Straight Talk about Agile, ALM, and Cloud (CollabNet) Free Trial: IBM LotusLive Engage for Online Collaboration (IBM) Manage More Computers More Efficiently with LogMeIn Central (LogMeIn) Free Trial: IBM LotusLive iNotes Email Service (IBM) Send us your feedback here. Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic! 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