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Novell Upgrades ZENworks Linux Management Software

Posted by Hemos on from the major-upgrade dept.

cfelde writes "eWeek reports that Novell launched a major new release of its ZENworks Linux Management software at CeBIT on Friday, with the aim of bringing management of Linux desktops and servers on par with that of Windows desktops and servers. ZENworks 7 Linux Management adds remote control, imaging, hardware and software inventory, a Web console, and ZENworks' automated policy management to make it a full life-cycle management suite."

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  1. No it does not! by losman · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Cost of switching end users to Linux -> HIGH

    Cost of switching support staff to Linux -> HIGH

    Cost of switching support documents -> HIGH

    Cost of a Linux support person compared to a Winblow -> HIGH

    Hey if it was no risk and cost justfiable I'd say switch everyone to Linux, I cannot stand MS. But it is not.

    I love people who talk about TCO and think they have a grip on it. I spent 5 years consulting and leading TCO based services. I was Gartner TCO certified. The numbers don't add up for this, NOT YET!

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