Centrinity is supposed to be coming out with a Linux version of its FirstClass e-mail/UM/collab server within a month or so. It's in beta now. http://www.centrinity.com/platforms/linux/
-----Original Message----- From: Allison M. Wittstock [mailto:aw@;inubit.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 11:40 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Re: Moving E2k storage group to new Server SuSE's OpenExchange server product sounds like a close replacement for a Windows e-mail/collabaration server: http://www.suse.com/us/business/products/suse_business/openexchange/index.html On Wednesday 06 November 2002 16:08, you wrote: > Here's my take: > > A quick peek a CDW shows SBS at $1277 > http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=274287. Microsoft is > offering a $500 rebate if you can read the SBS sales literature and answer > 20 some-odd questions. That puts the price at $777. > > I'm not familiar with the MCSP program, so I cannot comment on that. You > are also forgetting about Exchange CALS at $70 each. > > You are correct in that growing past SBS is somewhat painful (I might argue > with the 10-20 times more expensive. Exmerging 50 mailboxes is not that > painful...), but I would maintain that if a company finds themselves > outgrowing SBS, then it should not have been put in in the first place. > > Yes, Linux is a viable option for small companies (big ones, too). It does > have some drawbacks, though. > > 1. Support. Finding a local consultant to support a Linux system is going > to be harder than finding someone to support Microsoft products. > > 2. Third-party applications. Going Linux defiantly puts a company outside > the mainstream and limits third party server applications like mail > filtering, antivirus, web surfing control, etc. > > Running a business on Linux servers is, IMHO, very a very viable option. > But, it pretty much requires a resident propeller-head to smooth over the > rough spots. Most small companies (where SBS is targeted) just can't afford > a full-time system admin. They would much rather farm it out to a > consultant. > > Let's not forget that Exchange is more than email as well. There's nothing > in the open source arena (that I know of) that can provide the same > functionality that Exchange provides. > > I'll conclude stating that IMHO, SBS is an excellent value when applied in > the appropriate environment - that is a small company (5-15 employees) > needing at least file-sharing and Exchange and with no resident system > admin. > _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:leave-exchange@;ls.swynk.com Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
