Re: [SLE] [OT] Linux on Sun
It' not easy, believe me. I got it in because one of our departments creates software for Solaris, and NT couldn't get in on CD (it downcasts all filenames). First of all, everything here is NT (from desktops to mailservers). Except of course development, databases and security, that's all located on Sun Servers with Sun workstations. Initially, a lot of money was spent on special sofware for an NT box... than even more money was spent trying to use CD writer software on solaris (by another department). I mentioned I could do this on a Linux, and got assigned a very old Pentium 133 machine. After installing it, it became used for several other things, like a webserver, ftp server, security scanner... and it still writes CD's. Now, I'm able to get Linux accepted as a solution, only when NT is not possible at all. Than even with great resistance... Management seems to have the notion that something that is free is automatically bad... They resiste SAMBA (on Linux and Solaris), but are prepared to buy TAS (a commercial SMB server) for Solaris... Go figure... I wish you a great deal of luck, you'll need it, as will I. Kind regards Guy ----------------------------------------------------------- Hi There Guy Can you tell me how to go about persuading so called "in the knowledge" managers that Linux is much better than Winblows. - They all seem to be blinkered in this respect. I am in charge of Internal IT for this company and I would welcome any ideas from anyone on this subject Thanks Paul Ward (IT Manager CityPro International Ltd) paul.ward@citypro.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your FREE FlashMail Address now at http://www.flashmail.com It's Free, Easy, & Fun !!! -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/support/faq
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