[CLUE-Talk] Linux for suits

[Jeffery Cann]

On Friday 01 November 2002 09:04 am, Kirk Rafferty wrote:

> I remember seeing an article (perhaps linked from Slashdot or The Reg)
> not long ago that mentioned Linux as being one of the top 10 most relevant
> technologies. (it might have even said "Red Hat Linux.)  I'd like to share
> this article with him, but can't seem to find it.  If anyone has a link,
> that would be very appreciated.

Kirk,

I think the fact that Oracle their "whole business" on Linux should be 
compelling enough for your client:

+http://www.computerworld.com/hardwaretopics/hardware/server/story/0,10801,67867,00.html

Also, I did a lot of research for my ITEC presentation last week - "Tux in a 
Suit - Linux Means Business".  Based on published reports of companies that 
switched to Linux, they cite four general reasons.  For each, I discussed a 
business case in the presentation.  These cases should provide even more 
evidence that Linux is gaining dominance in all areas of business uses.  
Here's a quick summary of the 4 reasons:

1.  TCO is lower.  This is totally dependant on the business in question.  The 
best way to determine if Linux is cheaper for your business is to run a pilot 
program.

2.  Linux quality is higher.  This is de facto for most of us, but most 
businesses are conservative.  They take a 'wait and see' attitude.

3.  Linux platform support.  Linux runs on everything from PDAs to mainframes.

4.  Linux flexible.  Linux can be molded into almost anything.  This appeals 
to certain types of business.

You can check out the presentation slides at:
 + http://jefferycann.com/presentations/tuxsuit/siframes.html

These slides are written at a high level - so they should be appropriate for a 
VP.

HTH - 
Jeff
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