Have a look at www.linuxjournal.com . There is a very good article on
exacly that from CyberSource in Melbourne !!
>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
>
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