Linux couldn't have actually won this bid without being able to demonstrate working healthcare management systems running on Linux, they don't exist.
As for the 9 years part, my own experience with the NHS would suggest that that is their approximate hardware replacement time. On my last trip I experienced multiple 80286 based computers in regular day to day use. Its not a long contract by NHS standards.
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Linux couldn't have actually won this bid without being able to demonstrate working healthcare management systems running on Linux, they don't exist.
As for the 9 years part, my own experience with the NHS would suggest that that is their approximate hardware replacement time. On my last trip I experienced multiple 80286 based computers in regular day to day use. Its not a long contract by NHS standards.
You did consider dropping the whole WiFi idea and using a cable right?
Honestly there isn't anything wrong with cabled networks.