Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/27

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Subject: [Leica] OT Linux, was: Fast handling Leica "0"
From: "Tim Spragens" <info@borderless-photos.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 22:34:55 +0200

On 27 Oct 00, at 11:47, Chuck Albertson wrote:

> Martin,
> 
> Too true. When our managing partner suggested switching to Linux for our
> network OS because it was "free," I pointed out the cost of keeping a
> full-time propeller-head on the payroll to administer it (we have someone on
> call for our Novell network). End of discussion.

I've administered both Novell and Linux file servers, and given a 
choice, I'll take Linux. When you start talking about desktop 
workstations, Linux has a far way to go before it would replace 
either Windows or Mac.