Hi, I would like to post my thoughts.
First, our file server performance and rendering times are 1/3 faster using a Linux backbone (I have detailed files). Our FTP site and Web site are more reliable and faster using Linux than Windows. I am also deploying Linux workstations to augment/replace our Windows workstations and ad to our OSX presence (watch out for OSX, it will be a major player top come) due to; - more fleaxable interface (X vs Windows) and thus better workflow for users. - less overhead and thus increased life span of hardware - better (much better) admin tools to remote and automate tasks. Second, ofcourse Open Source has its risks, mainly being accountability. Also, the IT dep has to be sharp and on the ball to properly support Open Source. However (in my opinion), ROI and TCO are more effective when applied to IT personel than IT infrastructure. In other words you will see better reults with scaling your software to your hardware rather than the opposite. Plus your IT staff using Unix (Linux, etc...) will give you the ROI and lower TCO than using Windows and all you really gotta do is empower them with a bit of knowledge and skill. Bri- __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba
