Take a look at http://www.mandrakesbizcases.com and you'll find hundreds
of examples of businesses of all types implementing Linux in every
concievable way.
HTH!
On Thu, 14 Mar 2002, Martha Jo McCarthy wrote:
> Ah, I'm sorry. I have forgotten how little I explained
> on the list the first time and was thinking more of what
> I explained in private.
>
> Union Telephone, with approximately 60 users is looking
> at possibly converting entirely to Linux. Servers and desktops.
> If it goes well, BayRing (child company) may follow suit down the road.
> I work 1 day per week at Union and 4 at BayRing.
>
> There is no sales dept at Union which makes things easier.
> We need AS/400 connectivity which looks like we are
> able to tweak out with tn5250. We have several Access
> databases that we will convert to PostgreSQL. A Samba
> file server will replace the NT server.
>
> The biggest concern of the descision makers is making the switch
> on the desktops. We have customer service, billing, and techs. Remote
> access is important too. What the execs want are concrete examples
> of what is and isnt working with other companies.
>
> I hope that clears a bit up. At first I wasn't sure how much I was able
> to share, and then I forgot just how vague I was.
>
> I have gotten many more responses this time, thank you everyone!
>
> -Mjo
>
>
>
>
> On Thursday 14 March 2002 03:52 pm, Paul Lussier wrote:
> > In a message dated: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 12:56:26 EST
> >
> > Martha Jo McCarthy said:
> > >Hey there!
> > >
> > >My last request was a little vauge and narrow and I received
> > >some good material but I need more. I thought I'd be more
> > >specific and give it another shot.
> > >
> > >This is what just came down the wire to me from the VP.
> > >If you have any input we can use it would be really, really appreciated.
> >
> > MJ,
> >
> > Can you explain a litte more about what your goals are here? What is
> > being proposed? What is desired, etc. There are a lot of companies
> > using Linux in various manners, and I'm aware of different companies
> > using Linux for very specific things, and others for very general
> > purposes.
> >
> > Maybe telling us more about who this VP is, and what he's looking for
> > and *why* will help us provide you with the data you need.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
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