The purpose of this paper will be to compare and contrast the cost, market share, and hardware requirements of the operating systems Red Hat Linux vs. Windows 2000. To begin our analysis we will briefly describe the Red Hat Linux and Windows 2000 computer platform solution for a small business setting. Technology administrators may note that the best computing solution for a business may be a mix of platforms and products. Some reasons include client preferences or capabilities, existing software and hardware, accounting requirements, or human resources. Owner, management, or employee trai…