Jeff
Sat May 22 11:38:52 CDT 2004
Everyone talks about Linux Mometum. Frig, I remember using it six years ago
and it was going to be some hot thing. Turned out to be a flop. As far as I
am concerned I would consider OS X from apple before I would move to linux.
Having said that I do too am keeping an eye on the stuff from time to time.
As far as software assurance goes, I think the way it works is pretty good.
People were only buying every second generation anyway. Now they get the new
software every generation for the same price if they bought it every second.
It was a cash flow descision from Microsoft not a cash grab.
Regards,
Jeff Loucks
Available Technology ®
Solutions For Professionals ®
www.availabletechnology.com
"Pat" <pat@reemoovethismp-m.com> wrote in message
news:e$0EYlBQEHA.3524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> I'm sure a lot of this will change in the next few years (especially if
> Linux maintains its momentum). So it's probably worth re-evaluating
> periodically.
>
> I personally like MS software, but wouldn't mind seeing Linux become a
very
> viable alternative - mainly to keep MS more "honest" to their customers
and
> their prices in line. The whole Software Assurance thing, in particular,
> really soured me. It was the first time I've actually felt trapped by
using
> MS software (with no reasonable recourse).
>
> - Pat
>
>
> "Jeff L" <newsgroupsremoveandunderscore_jeff@availabletech.net> wrote in
> message news:eTGXNPBQEHA.1276@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > Linux,
> >
> > You have made a good point. Cost is not only about software if you look
at
> > it from a TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) perspective. There have been
> studies
> > on this and long term Microsoft comes out ahead by a long shot. If you
> > factor in the flexibility to port in other apps, MS is the hands down
> > winner.
> >
> > I actually developed a lot of linux skills and still have not found one
> > instance where I could recommend Linux to someone who runs a business.
It
> is
> > just too short sighted.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jeff Loucks
> > Available Technology ®
> > Solutions For Professionals ®
> > www.availabletechnology.com
> >
> >
> >
> > "Pat" <pat@reemoovethismp-m.com> wrote in message
> > news:OMttly$PEHA.2520@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > The cheapest option for upgrade? ...Linux?
> > >
> > > That would be an interesting analysis. I sure you save in software
> costs
> > > but may make up for that (perhaps more so) in the labor required to
move
> > it
> > > all over. But I do have a couple of (Linux) friends who insist they
can
> > do
> > > everything I do in SBS, but for less. So as absurd as this suggestion
> may
> > > be, it might be worth looking into (briefly).
> > >
> > > hth, -Pat
> > >
> > >
> > > "David G" <david@no_spam.newenden.co.uk> wrote in message
> > > news:eM1IQGnPEHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > We currently have a client running SBS2000 with approx 45 users.
> > > >
> > > > The company is just about to expand by another 40 users this will
push
> > us
> > > > over the thershold for SBS2000 and SBS2003. I am interested in the
> > upgrade
> > > > options available.
> > > >
> > > > I have been trawling the microsoft website for dirrerent options but
> > drawn
> > > a
> > > > couple of blanks so thought I would turn to the masses for advice.
> > > >
> > > > 1. I Understand a small business server is not going to be an option
> and
> > I
> > > > am going to have to move to server plus exchange.
> > > >
> > > > 2. Microsoft offered the SBS2000 Migration Pack, which to my
> > understanding
> > > > was to help move from SBS to seperates. But to my understanding this
> has
> > > now
> > > > been discontinued and replaced by the SBS2003 Transition Pack.
> > > > Now will the SBS2003 transition pack get me from SBS2000 to Server
> 2003
> > > > seperates or do you have to upgrade to SBS2003 which is a pointless
> > > exercise
> > > > as our clients will be too big for this.
> > > >
> > > > The CAL's on the SBS2000 are OEM and there for dont have software
> > > assurance
> > > > so also I belive these cannot be used in conjunction with SBS2003.
> > > >
> > > > What is going to be the cheapest option for the upgrade?
> > > >
> > > > Buying Server2003 and Exchange 2003 seperate or is there a migration
> > pack
> > > > that will take us from SBS2000 to Server 2003???
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Many Thanks
> > > >
> > > > David
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
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