[Gllug] Cost of RedHat vs Ubuntu desktop support

[Bruce Richardson]

On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 09:45:17AM +0100, Ryan wrote:
> manage the IT infrastructure. Otherwise you get an anarchic situation
> of users (even tech-savvy ones) installing a range of software as they
> see fit which can prove nigh-impossible to support and maintain
> efficiently.

In a small, geek-heavy company like the average web start-up, that's not
anarchy.  In those conditions, it's a good thing, enhancing productivity
and getting the most out of the talented people you hired (you did hire
talented people for your start-up, right?)  The flip side is that geeks
are expected to fix their own workstations when they break them.

In anything larger with a higher proportion of non-tech staff, yes, you
do get anarchy without some enforcement of restrictions and security
policy.

-- 
Bruce

I unfortunately do not know how to turn cheese into gold.
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