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Robin Cornelius wrote: > paul sutton wrote: > > >> You forgot to mention of course that Microsoft still boast having a >> lower TCO, I am crap at maths and can't work this out, cost of New >> computer + new operating system < than keep Old computer + install of >> free software. Hmm I wonder if they are using the old windows calc >> program. Ok you need to take into account training staff and employing >> someone who can install / admin Linux, >> > > Someone has to be trained to install/admin windows as well. Although you > could probably blunder your way through with a little (dangerous) knowledge. > > If people were taught how to use spreadsheets instead of how to use > Excel etc... then you wouldn't have to retrain staff either. > > And any paid support is going to cost a similar amount i would imagine. > > No i agree the TCO should not be higher. > You wouldn't think so. I think some of the problem is due to the fact that not every IT person cares about trying Linux. I know some people who are fairly good Windows admins but put down Linux because they don't get on well with it and aren't willing to learn how to use it. I think it's an ego thing with them. Still I think its good that more people are starting to take notice of Linux. It is certainly made easier joining a LUG and having the experience and advice of other Linux users to help. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html