On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 07:39:02 -0700 Tom Marinis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Uhm, can I ask since your a contractor, what type of
> software out there are you seeing that MS has that
> these people need?
Netware running accounting software (Great Plains crap). A number of
companies around here run this junk.
>
> I know I'm going to sound like an asshole, but if you
> have time, can you give me a hint as to what a few of these
> programs are, or what links on this type of software
> deficiency Linux lacks over Windows?
some will be switching to AppGen, but it's an expensive proposition and
takes time.
>
> [ I'm a telecom guy, not a computer guy ]
anymore there's a difference? I have to understand/work telecom issues
all the time.
>
> I don't think with Linux it could be networking
> ( but I am as dumb as a post ), and I don't think a
> webserver or e-mailers, so besides OFFICE, what
> do most people that you've spoken to want now?
all else is fine, but some are also locked into AutoCAD.
>
> Again, I'm am as dumb as a post. If it Games, I agree,
> Linux is hooped, but what else does Windows really have
> to offer over Linux now?
Well, I think Linux has a bunch of great games. More (and free) than
comes with M$. Of course if you have _lots_ of $$$$ to waste on games
(most folks here don't) ...
So there are still stumbling blocks.
Ciao,
David A. Bandel
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