Linux in Large Corporations (Was: New to group)

[der.hans]

Am 24. Jul, 2001 schwäzte Matt Alexander so:

> I've worked for a couple of large companies, and the biggest reason cited
> for not using Linux or other OSS is because upper management doesn't have
> someone to point the blame to.  They feel more secure with a proprietary
> product because there is a dedicated company supporting the product

Point them at IBM. Very much into paid Linux support. Just talked to Eric
at IBM and he confirms that IBM will support Linux on non-IBM hardware.

He also confirmed that we can have our opening PLUG-devel on Mon, 06Aug2001,
starting at 19:00. Watch the PLUG-devel list for info such as topic and
directions.

ciao,

der.hans
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