[Bradford] After XP

[Alice Kaerast]

"the real cost of moving whether to a new MS version or to FOSS is in
training which costs around twice the cost of any MS licences for the move."

Indeed, and this is often neglected - particularly in smaller
organisations.  The training however brings a big productivity boost,
regardless of whether it's for new software or existing software.
 Microsoft and Google recognise this, and so they have suggested training
schedules which they share with partners to get customers up to speed; it
means that people feel more productive after the switch, even if it's a big
change to how they normally work.

Regards
Alice


On 18 December 2013 20:50, John R. Hudson <j.r.hudson at virginmedia.com>wrote:

> Dear All
>
> At Monday's meeting (for which the notes are now up), I raised the
> possibility of some ‘After XP’ sessions for people wanting to continue
> to use their XP computers or recycle them to charities.
>
> We have links with CVS in Bradford and therefore to voluntary
> organisations, FabLab in Keighley and therefore to individuals and
> businesses and to the Alternative Technology Centre in Hebden Bridge and
> therefore to potentially interested individuals.
>
> It would be helpful to know who would be interested in contributing to
> such sessions and, if so, in which venues. Sessions would probably be
> during the day at CVS, on a Saturday morning at FabLab and in the
> evenings in Hebden Bridge.
>
> In the meantime, best wishes for the festive season and the new year.
>
> John
> --
>
>
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