The ole "Linux vs Windows Server 2003" question - help?

From: Bob Mariotti (r.mariotti_at_financialdatacorp.com)
Date: 04/12/04 

Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 18:32:42 GMT

Gents;

I have a client with about 50 desktops all running Windows XP. We
also have AIX and Linux servers running Samba providing file storage
service and the LInux box runs Lotus Notes.

Another firm has made a proposal to install a Windows Server 2003
machine which is supposed to solve all my clients woes by providing a
more secured file storage environment and centralized print
management.

I say "Bogus"!

As I create my detailed response to this unfortunate scenario I was
hoping that if any of my fellow Linux gurus cold provide some detail,
insight or advise my way it would help with my response.

I know that some say "let them install the Windows server and then
charge them when they come back". But the actual truth is that there
is not room for multiple vendors supporting different platforms.

Thanks for any assistance/advise provided.

Bob

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