Open Source/Free Software in Maricopa Government -another vie w.

[Jeffrey Pyne]

Oh, but haven't you heard-- Windows 2000's TCO is lower than Linux'.  IDC
did an unbiased, Microsoft-sponsored study to prove it:
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,741748,00.asp.  The study is chock full
of hard-core research data like anecdotes, opinions and hearsay.  I have
already uninstalled Linux from all of my servers and installed
fully-licensed copies of Windows 2000.  I'm reaping the cost savings
already!  Thank goodness I read this research before it was too late!!

~Jeff

On Wednesday, December 18, 2002 9:53 AM, Jim wrote:

> Perhaps the logical approach is to inform the state IT 
> honchos that they can save a lot of money by at least 
> opening their eyes to things like Open Office, Linux, 
> etc.  Certainly they should at least  be willing to 
> listen to an intelligent, articulate presentation of 
> alternatives to MS software in light of the huge budget 
> deficits that the state is facing