[SC.LUG] Couple of interesting articles on Linux

[Jason Lucas]

Martyn,

I think that it is generally agreed in the IT community and society at
large that Linux will become the predominate OS within the next few
years. As long as we keep that goal in mind, we can develop our IT
strategy toward full Linux deployment. It'll take time, but there is no
rush - it's our kids that will full develop Linux - not us - we just
need to guide them.

Jason.


On Fri, 2003-12-12 at 22:50, Martyn wrote:
> I work (mainly) in Government delivering M$ solutions.... HMG gets huge
> discounts on normal M$ list prices in the areas where I work.
> 
> They are using Linux increasingly at the server level, but it has yet to be
> seriously considered at the desktop. There are issues over compatability,
> for example, running macros and embedded objects. Quite fundamental issues
> that will not go-away. I know as I use and evaluate both flavours. Two years
> ago, I was asked to write a report - usual stuff - costs benefits etc of a
> M$ based solution, a Linux based desktop, a Sun/Staroffice thin client
> solution. From where they were (Win98 with Office97), there really wasn't an
> alternative way forward.
> 
> I think there is a stronger case for SME's to adopt Linux, but there are
> still concerns about support and useability. There is also the issue of
> transition costs from M$ office to Linux anything. They are not the same to
> use and as techies we often lose sight of the cost of adoption and personal
> grief that your average user has to put up with when adopting a new system.
> This applies to M$ as well..
> 
> Head down and waiting for the flame war..
> 
> KM
> 
> ----------------------------------------
> Martyn Kinder G0CZD
> 
> mailto:martyn at czd.org.uk
> 
> http://www.czd.org.uk
> 
> 
> <: -----Original Message-----
> <: From: sc-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk
> <: [mailto:sc-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk]On Behalf Of Jason Lucas
> <: Sent: 10 December 2003 16:48
> <: To: sc at mailman.lug.org.uk
> <: Cc: Richard de Peyer; Debbie Lucas; Rob Smith
> <: Subject: [SC.LUG] Couple of interesting articles on Linux
> <:
> <:
> <: Silicon.com has got a couple of interesting articles on Linux:
> <:
> <:
> <: Half of small firms want to ditch windows for Linux:
> <: http://www.silicon.com/software/os/0,39024651,39117247,00.htm
> <:
> <: Whitehall signs up to Linux trials:
> <: http://www.silicon.com/0,39024729,39117271,00.htm
> <:
> <:
> <: I'm really surprised that the UK government & businesses
> <: seem to be so
> <: slow in adopting Linux compared to other countries. Any theories?
> <:
> <: Jason Lucas
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