An important choice when writing applications is which operatingsystem is used for servers and workstations. Today, that frequently means choosing between Microsoft ® Windows ® and Linux ® platforms. PCs running Windows are often used at the desktop. The Linux platform, on the other hand, is used mostly for servers because ofits reputation for low cost of ownership, high reliability, andexcellent security. Traditionally, developers create and maintain separate programs forWindows and Linux platforms. Borland ® development tools now make it possible to target both Windows and Linux platforms witha single application. The component-based development environments compile to high-speed, native code, so programs runwithout compromise on both platforms. Without learning a newtool, Windows developers can easily create applications for Linux,and Linux developers can target Windows.