Hi there, This is probably OT but someone on the list might be able to point me in the right direction.
As part of an effort to get Linux into a large site (more than 400 users), I was hoping that someone on the list might be able to point me to any case studies to do with Total Cost of Ownership Microsoft vs Linux for large user numbers. Here's some stuff I need to know: MS License costs per user of a full microsoft install including M Sexchange, SQL Server, CALs Server Lics, per annum pricing. General accepted ratio of additional costs in consulting to make it happen. Eg To implement SAP generally costs are 2:1 consulting to initial license fees. ie License cost say $1Mill, expect $2Mill for consultants. Also, eventual ratio of users to sysadmin staff comparisons of Linux to MS shops. The only example I have of significance is Largo. Are there others? The trueism is that linux requires a lot less staff to keep running. Is this your experience? Are there case studies? If anyone knows more about the MS annual subscription and how that effects their users that is also very relevant. As was pointed out at the SLUG meeting Friday, MS can destroy Linux deals by giving away the s/w in the same way as other industries do to get people 'hooked' on their products. I am hoping to summon the facts to prove Linux as a great plan not just on initial license savings but on on-going savings in staff, support, peace of mind and annual fees. Any pointers are greatly appreciated. TIA Stuart Guthrie -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
