Re: Sweet Success

From: Sean Estabrooks (seanlkml_at_rogers.com)
Date: 08/21/03

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Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 12:11:37 -0400

    >
    > While it may well be initially less expensive to install a Linux-based
    > computer than a Windows-based computer, there are hidden costs associated
    > with that Linux system which many adherents tend to gloss over (if they
    > ever mention them at all). Those hidden costs need to be evaluated BEFORE
    > the computer is installed. In a Windows-centric enterprise where there is
    > insufficient Linux-knowledgeable resource, it makes little economic sense
    > to do that. The same holds true in a Linux-centric enterprise; it makes
    > little economic sense to start installing Windows-based computers if there
    > is insufficient internal resource to properly manage them (or the
    > willingness to acquire the necessary resources).
    >
    >

    Tom,

    In my experience the TCO argument you've articulated is used mostly as
    FUD by people with a vested interest in the status quo. I've seen
    vendor after vendor try to keep Linux competition out of larger
    enterprises with these arguments. I've yet to see _any_ case where
    a Linux solution had _significant_ extra operational costs.

    While there is some basis for these well known arguments their
    applicability is surly diminishing as Linux becomes more mainstream.

    Regards,
    Sean 

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