Windows Drives Company To OpenBSD

Barry Lyndon writes "Computerworld reports that the nightmare of windows is driving PriceWaterhouseCoopers, one of the world's largest accountancy and business consulting companies, to OpenBSD and open source in general." From the article: "'My predecessor spent too much [so] I was told not to spend any money.' When asked what argument he used to convince management to use an open source solution, Uemura said: 'They didn't have an argument because they said don't spend any money.' 'They trusted me,' he said. 'The whole office was relying on one domain controller which was dying.' Uemura said a lot of work was done 'behind the scenes'. 'My experience is that if something has to be done, just do it - don't ask! They will thank you later,' he said."

Comments

Hurray!!

[middlemen]

Hurray!! BSD is alive and kicking again!!

Don't know about that...

[N1ghtFalcon]

My experience is that if something has to be done, just do it - don't ask! They will thank you later

- Famous last words?

Re:Umm....What?!

[hey!]

That sounds like a FANTASTIC idea. Just come in one weekend and change the entire network over to BSD without running it by anyone. Why bother with the pesky work of drawing up a well-structured arguement for what you want, and then run it by the people who sign your check?

Well, that's the plus side of being in a culture that still believes in personal responsibility. The downside is coming into work on Monday and being handed a katana with the understanding you will "do the honorable thing."

Re:Wondering

[lordofthechia]

'the boss said "why do you want that?"'

Correct answer: "It will help me do my job more effectively and make the company more competitivein the market"

Wrong answer: "It will help me find another job more effectively and make me more competitive in the job market."

Though on occasion brutal honesty can cause some interesting reactions. But seriously, just sell them the training and get them just as excited about it as you are.