This is the absolute guaranteed most important point of the entire
BUS....exactly what we will run into (though I dare say) probably companies
with less than 10-20 will be the majority. They are the poorest usually and
looking for alternatives to stifle growing software costs.
An example is me......a linux server tied to three PC's....... doing a hoem
business, not letting go of my simple Excel spreadsheet and trying to
migrate slowly.
Jerry
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>
>On 1/31/00, 10:00:56 AM, Randy Edwards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>regarding Re: BUN planning meeting:
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>
>> > Would it be reasonable to have Linux consulting companies there?
>> > This may look too commercial, but we are preaching to suits.
>
>> The support concern is one which should (IMHO, has to) be
>addressed,
>
>The support issue is tricky for small businesses which I will define
>as an office or whatever with around 10 to 20 computers. The problem
>is that most of these, like it or not, will need to run Win on the
>desktops because there are specific applications which are only
>available on Win. I know the counter-argument, but take it as a given
>for now. These people want to deal with as few people as possible and
>that mean the support people must be able to support Win on the
>desktop. My limited experience in this area is that with Linux
>servers and Win. Desktops, there are few, very few support calls about
>the server as such, but you are constantly dealing with Win desktop
>issues. So the support that will be needed by many BUN attendees will
>not be the same as support needed by large companies or businesses
>that can create Linux only solutions. The trick may be finding local
>people who will provide support for both platforms. Did I say
>opportunity? <G>
>
>Ed Lawson
>
>
>
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