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Constructing a Windows-Less Office
joewakeup writes "This article at CRN analyses why today is the best time to consider building a pure Linux information system, from servers to... desktop. Among all the arguments, one of the arguments is the low cost of Linux offerings compared to Windows based-solutions. Worth a read."
Windows cause sun glare in everyone's monitor, hence decreasing productivity.
It's been done.
Most geeks work in offices without windows. The window offices are usually reserved for upper level execs.
The main problem is financial capital. First off, most companies lease their offices, and I'd expect, can't afford not to. Larger companies that own their campuses are less likely to try something so radical, unless there's a specific purpose to doing so (testing light sensitive products or something-- but why in an office setting?).
If the money is there, simply give your contractors that are either modifying or building your office building instructions not to include any windows.
More economically, you could try putting tin foil over the windows. If you put the foil on the inner panel on the inside and the foil on the outer panel on the outside, you can even open the window if you wish. If that defeats your purpose, put bars on the windows.
Yeah, I'm sure that the only applications of any merit on Windows are Office and the Sims.
I have a corner office and found that thick canvas curtains provide a decent substitute for a windowless office.
It's so XP Office compatible it even requires a subscription (~$50/y IIRC) to use it. Now that's what I'd call full compatibility.
-- MarkusQ
I work at a large, international corporation. Our office has no windows at all. It's really quite depressing at times. I miss seeing the light of day.