Sorry but I completely disagree with you David - If you mean big money making companies to switch their servers to Linux - you can forget that. I use Linux at work for a test bed. For the rest there's Solaris. Like me there are many other engineers who think it that way (replace Solaris by SCO UNIX / HP / Windows Based Servers). Reason being support.
If you mean for desktop - again - I don't think Linux is yet suitable for desktop computers in companies - Calendar/Scheduling a-la MS Outlook is just the tip of the iceberg. Not to mention the number of secretaries and clerks employed because of their experience in Windows. What follows is my opinion, but Linux does not have a place in industry (even IT managers who are into Linux know that, unless of course in the near future, Sun for example, makes Sun Linux more feasible and deployable for servers).. In a nutshell, what I think is that Linux is more easily to be introduced in schools at the moment. And *that* should be the target - again, IMHO. That's the place of Linux - schools... Unless people will not "grow" with Linux mentality, it will be like trying to explain the old species that the world is round. And by schools I mean at a college (secondary school) level. It takes time for adaptation. Jamez. http://root-box.info -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Vella Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 7:11 PM To: Malta Linux User Group - general list Subject: RE: [LINUX.ORG.MT] Strange Outcome! I also believe that it is MUCH easier to introduce Linux to corporations. Basically, most corporations wouldn't allow gaim or such non-work related apps just the same. What is needed is that they say have 30 machines, all pre-installed and customized with what the person needs only. Just tell the IT managers .. 1. More productive work from the people because with Linux you can effectively block games etc. 2. No more viruses on your network. 3. Machines do not need to be of the latest specs. 4. No need to buy upgrades etc. 5. Most of the software is free. regards, David Vella - GFI Software Ltd. - www.gfi.com Messaging, Content Security & Network security software GFI: FAXmaker - LANguard - MailSecurity - DownloadSecurity --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.691 / Virus Database: 452 - Release Date: 5/26/2004
