Yes, but that person had no clue on real life in IT, and also reneged on that claim when I pressed them to provide one example of a server they had that was that old still running in a production.
The original question requires more parameters. Were they inquiring about the general life span of a server? Or perhaps about the GAAP for depreciation of servers. Was this for real world planning or budgeting purposes? Perhaps they are looking for some best practices which might include reassigning functionality (from file server to a BDC/DC to MP3 archive server) of a box as it ages. If it the accounting department that can't grasp that a 3 year depreciation schedule is appropriate rather than a 5 year schedule, they need some education. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 7:15 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: average lifespan server I remember someone around here not too long ago was speccing for 10 yrs... :) -----Original Message----- From: Robert Moir [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 6:38 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: average lifespan server > -----Original Message----- > From: Kim Schotanus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 24 January 2002 10:00 > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: average lifespan server > > > how do you deal with your accounting department? They can't > grasp it that a machine is worthless as a server after three years... They don't? As much as I hate our whiny beancounters, they are actually pretty good here at understanding computers depreciate in value to the point of probably needing replacement after 3 years. -- This e-mail is intended for the addressee shown. It contains information that is confidential and protected from disclosure. Any review, dissemination or use of this transmission or its contents by persons or unauthorized employees of the intended organisations is strictly prohibited. The contents of this email do not necessarily represent the views or policies of Luton Sixth Form College, its employees or students. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
