[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: Strange Request, Maybe?

[Ted B Dodd]

On 7 May 2001, at 11:15, Carter B. Bennett wrote:

> I am proud of my Linux boxes, I am using them for Web and
> email services. Our payroll and AP are even running on a Red
> Hat box. But now the worst has happened, the owner has hired
> a consulting firm to tell them Windoz is the only way to go 
> and scare them away from Linux. 
> 
> Enough with the background, I am looking for data on when NT
> or Win 2k Pro. fall on there face as opposed to Unix. I
> don't know if I will be able to keep my linux boxes but I
> would at least settle for Sun's OS in the backend. 
> 
> I am looking for data on scaling Win whatever vs Unix,
> reliability, and security issues. I know this is short
> notice but I have a 1:00 PM meeting and would like some info
> if anyone knows where I can look, the data needs to be
> pretty straight forward these people are VP's and P's not
> techs. 

Take some K-Y jelly with you to the meeting, because you are 
screwed.  It matters not what kind of information you provide.  
It will be ignored or downplayed.  Enjoy the ride.  Good luck.


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