GW.4x - run's on DOS actually will run on just about anything -----Original Message----- From: Felicity Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 3:32 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Re: Trying to keep Exchange (et al) in our org
Management is getting all hot and bothered by all this new Microsoft licensing schemes. What they are doing is making a big noise about this, and threatening to leave Microsoft's warm embrace for *nix, and Novell. Pay no attention to them, they will never do it. Its all smoke to try to make MS change their mind. --Felicity > All, > > Our corporate standards include an NT4 domain and Exchange 5.5 (and has for > several years now). We have 13 plants located in various countries around > the world. Our corporate HQ (located in Finland) has hired a new IS > director who has given us a directive that, in lieu of the anticipated > AD/Win2K/E2K rollout, we will be changing our backend infrastructure to > novell e-directory/lotus notes/linux servers! > > Now, I am as open-minded as the next guy about the prospect of padding my > resume with all sorts of new applications, but that seems a bit drastic. > Apparently, it all comes down to money. > > Besides, I love my E55sp4 server; it NEVER gives me any problems. > > Has anyone else experienced this? Which would be more painful short-term? > long-term?: the AD/Win2K/E2K or Novell/Lotus/Linux? I get the impression > that this is a knee-jerk reaction to Microsoft licensing costs. > > Any thoughts, experiences, or warnings concerning this migration would be > appreciated. > > Sincerely, > Joseph Smith > MCSE (NT4 + 2K), CCNA, Network+ > > Network Administrator > Perlos, Inc. > 5201 Alliance Gateway > Fort Worth, TX 76178-3729 > Work: 817-224-9012 > [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]
