Hi Dave. Thanks for your interest. Currently there are several public access networks all over Calgary to provide access to Calgarians without computers.
They vary in size from 10 - 20 client stations. Currently they run NT4 or Windows 2000. They are expensive to upgrade and many of the agencies can't afford to upgrade or support them. The primary users are members of the public for word processing and internet browsing. Many of the machines are PIII. So far the case (in a few words) is: 1) Linux costs less 2) Linux is more secure, virii-free 3) Linux has similar, compatible applications (mozilla instead of IE, OpenOffice instead of MS Office) The downsides seem to be: 1) User reaction to unfamiliar interface 2) Greater administration expense (fewer Linux experts out there than MS monkeys) 3) Loss of custom applications (a safety training program written in C++ for Windows -- I'm not sure if WINE would run this.) Are there some issues I'm overlooking? Shane NOTICE:: This communication is intended ONLY for the use of the person or entity named above and may contain information that is confidential or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient named above or a person responsible for delivering messages or communications to the intended recipient, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any use, distribution, or copying of this communication or any of the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and then destroy or delete this communication, or return it to us by mail if requested by us. The City of Calgary thanks you for your attention and cooperation. -----Original Message----- From: Dave Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 2004 June 21 1:10 PM To: CLUG General Cc: Clements, Shane Subject: Re: [clug-talk] Linux Advocacy Hi Shane, The CLUG is always interested in "making a case" for Linux ;-) Can you provide any additional details about these public access networks? What is the primary purpose and who will be the primary users? How many nodes? What type of hardware? How much have you explored Linux as a possibility and what are you initial concerns and/or uncertainties, if any? Thanks, Dave Clements, Shane wrote: > Hi CLUG, > I'm working with a group involved in creating/maintaining public access > networks throughout Calgary and was curious if the group had some > information about "making a case" for Linux. > > Thanks, > > Shane _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca
