The ongoing cost of hardware has to be a big factore, that is most MS products require more resources(memory etc), you could effectively double the number of years you get out of each unit by using Linux. Lindows and Unitedlinux http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/05/31/1022569824410.html are also interesting developments. On 2 Jun 2002, Stuart wrote: > 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 > -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
