[wellylug] Quote for setting up file server wanted

[Enkidu]

On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 14:11:31 +1300 (NZDT), you wrote:

>Quoting Sam Cannell <sam at plaz.net.nz>:
>
>> Indeed they may not have anybody with Microsoft qualifications
>> available, however I wasn't implying they need somebody with Redhat or
>> LPI certifications either. My point is that they will no doubt have
>> more people who have experience using Windows than Linux.
>
>> Also, keep in mind that it's far easier to install security updates on
>> a Windows system than it is on Linux.
>
>That's the ones for XP... I don't know about the 4 other
>components.
>
It comes down to whether or not you prefer a semi-manual system
(Windows) or an automated system (Linux with a few scripts). I think
that they are about the same so far as difficulty goes. ie pretty
easy.
>
>> I guess the idea I'm trying to get across is that just because Linux is
>> the best option for you doesn't mean it's the best option for everyone.

>I can see, where you're coming from, and I've had similar
>arguments before. I've also seen a lot of small to medium 
>size businesses who have people come in to do things the
>like for them. And the fact remains that it doesn't
>really make a difference whether they have
>"more people who have experience using Windows"
>because Exchange, for example, will be just as much of a
>puzzle to your secretary as Linux would be. 
>
Hey, Exchange is "set and forget" at least in its 2000 incarnation.
There's more hassle with files and permissions and people deleting the
wrong things from their folders.
>
>And if they have someone coming in to do things
>anyway, then it doesn't really matter whether it's 
>Linux or WinDOHs. And if we assume that they'll 
>charge a similar hourly rate they'll still have 
>saved 2000+ dollars, not to speak of the less waste 
>of bandwidth because the security updates for Linux 
>are a) less frequently necessary and b) usually not 
>as FAT.
>
For a small (10 or less) business, I'd say swallow the expense and get
the Microsoft solution. For greater than that, and assuming someone
who knows when to call for help and when to fix it themselves, I'd say
Linux. If there's no one you can trust, the Microsoft solution again,
and backups a plenty.

Cheers,

Cliff
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