The govt has been stepping up... this is where they should step up. Let the consumer choose the OS they would like.
Don't give me the, they have to because of a license agreement crap. It CAN be done if they choose to. That is why I ALWAYS suggest to a friend to by their computers LOCAL, you can always pick what OS you would like to use.
Only one of the many reasons buying your own custom system from a local vendor makes sense.
Do you really want Linux to become the next Desktop? I think it would / could receive more critism than it may now. Some people out there just DO NOT get it. I've heard and seen times when a computer user just can't operate their PC. That is why Mac lovers love the Mac, it's simple and easy to use. Does that make it a power house like Linux?
I'm a programmer, yes I have been tripped here and there in every OS/platform, who hasn't?
I always thought Linux had the upper hand being the "stable" server package.
As someone else mentioned, the calendar/meeting integration is key to a large business.
I've used Exchange at two of my past three companies. I have worked with the Network admins at one company in particular. Yes Exchange may have it's growing pains. But it really does help us schedule meeting rooms and people.
I have also ran mail servers on both Unix/Linux and NT. If I was looking to handle mail only, I would stick with a mail server (qmail). As a manager, Exchange really does have it's advantages, including the near future of integration with source safe for those teams of programmers on WIN platforms.
I have one foot in both worlds (linux & MS). You almost have to remove the blindfolds and appreciate both of the OS's for what they are. Provide your mgt. with the pros/cons of each. Your mgt. may be narrow minded with the bells and whistles of a new application as well. Remind them of that.
The new Exchange server may help eliminate meeting room confliction between teams and help bring everyone together, but is it worth the time and pain of removing a perfectly good system already in place?
Hey just my two bits! ;)
Mark
BTW...Does anyone know of a GOOD scheduling tool on the Linux side of the house, besides a Netscape related product?
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The govt has been stepping up ... this is where they should step up. Let the consumer choose the OS they would like.
Don't give me the, they have to because of a license agreement crap. It CAN be done if they choose to. That is why I ALWAYS suggest to a friend to by their computers LOCAL, you can always pick what OS you would like to use.
Only one of the many reasons buying your own custom system from a local vendor makes sense.
Do you really want Linux to become the next Desktop? I think it would / could receive more critism than it may now. Some people out there just DO NOT get it. I've heard and seen times when a computer user just can't operate their PC. That is why Mac lovers love the Mac, it's simple and easy to use. Does that make it a power house like Linux? I'm a programmer, yes I have been tripped here and there in every OS/platform, who hasn't? I always thought Linux had the upper hand being the "stable" server package.
As someone else mentioned, the calendar/meeting integration is key to a large business.
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I've used Exchange at two of my past three companies. I have worked with the Network admins at one company in particular. Yes Exchange may have it's growing pains. But it really does help us schedule meeting rooms and people.
I have also ran mail servers on both Unix/Linux and NT. If I was looking to handle mail only, I would stick with a mail server (qmail). As a manager, Exchange really does have it's advantages, including the near future of integration with source safe for those teams of programmers on WIN platforms.
I have one foot in both worlds (linux & MS). You almost have to remove the blindfolds and appreciate both of the OS's for what they are. Provide your mgt. with the pros/cons of each. Your mgt. may be narrow minded with the bells and whistles of a new application as well. Remind them of that.
The new Exchange server may help eliminate meeting room confliction between teams and help bring everyone together, but is it worth the time and pain of removing a perfectly good system already in place?
Hey just my two bits!
Mark
BTW...Does anyone know of a GOOD scheduling tool on the Linux side of the house, besides a Netscape related product?