26 Mar
2005
26 Mar
'05
4:57 p.m.
Im submiting papers to my admin authority for usage of
FLOSS.To start
the battle , i want to convince them to use GNU/Linux instead of
WinXP. Can someone through light on cost estimate for single machine
using WinXP + Office and another using GNU/Linux
WinXP cost somewhere around Rs 6000 single machine licensing ( im not sure
) .Can someone point to some relevant data.
Google dint helped me much...
Yes Windows XP Professional costs somewhere around Rs. 7,500.00 per
machine in India. While Windows XP Home costs around Rs. 4500.00 per
machine.
(http://cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11229&item=71…)
There is no software liecensing cost attached to using "gentoo or
Fedora or Red Hat upto version 9". On the other hand if you go in for
Red Hat Enterprise versions such as ES and AS, there would be a
similar pricing structure as Windows, the details of which you would
have to contact your local Red Hat Office.
Tried to scribble something at http://www.ryze.com/go/bernardlabs hope it helps.
Take care,
Paul Alapatt
+91-9820187987
any other points for paper is most welcomed
Raj
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