Pro: TRUE multitasking. Virtual Terminals and background jobs are a
godsend, especially in processor-intensive jobs (code compile, database
sorting, etc). This alone is worth the price. ;-)
Con: Higher chance to cause problems. If the sysadmin is lazy /
inexperienced in setting up accounts, "regular" users (read: ex M$ users)
have the potential to cause serious pain. Of course, if your sysadmin is
Unix/Linux familiar then this should be a moot point.
Con: Potentially higher learning curve for users. You can run a gui that
will make them feel like they're working in Win9x which would help, but if
you use something else then it may take some time to get some people back up
to speed. I can't help out much here...all my work and personal Unix /
Linux experience is command-line.
<disclaimer> These are my personal opinions and not to be construed as the
official position of my employer :-) </disclaimer>
Lawrence Tilly
Middleware Support
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group I/S
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People,
I have another chance to advocate Linux.
They asked for a "one page list of pros & cons for Linux".
The only con I may put in is:
"Many managers are still not comfortable with Linux".
OK, I should add: "Some applications still not on Linux desktops".
What other comments would you all suggest?
TIA,
Bob Sparks
Never attribute to malice, that which can be explained by stupidity.
Never attribute to stupidity, that which can be explained by lack of
information.
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