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
-- 
Focus on the dream, not the competition.
                Nemesis Racing Team motto
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