Re: The ole "Linux vs Windows Server 2003" question - help?
From: John-Paul Stewart (jpstewart_at_binaryfoundry.ca)
Date: 04/12/04
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Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 15:40:16 -0400
Joe wrote:
> In message <1595339b99dd0358b70a80f544418aca@news.teranews.com>, Bob
> Mariotti <r.mariotti@financialdatacorp.com> writes
>
>> 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.
>>
> So what kind of woes does your client have at the moment?
That's a good question. The Win2003 server is supposed to address a
problem. The only way for the OP to make any reasonable comparison is
to address those same "problems" (real or perceived) from the standpoint
of using a Linux server or servers. There's no point in extolling the
virtues of Linux if they do nothing to solve the existing problem(s).
Even if there is no actual problem with the existing setup, management
must perceive there to be some reason to consider the change. These
perceived problems are often more difficult to address than real
problems with visible impact on the end-users. However, if managment
thinks there's a problem that Windows 2003 will address, you (the OP)
need to address that same issue in your response.
In the end, nothing really matters unless management thinks you're going
to provide the best solution to their problem. Since nobody in this
newsgroup knows what that is, nobody can offer any specific advice.
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