Raj
On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 21:46:21 +0530, Raj Shaz rajshas@gmail.com wrote:
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...
any other points for paper is most welcomed
For cost of actual windows and maintenance you sud call Microsoft India and get correct pricing +91-22-22844000
About Linux OS pricing and TCO may be you want to talk to someone from Novell, you can call on 91-22-28342244. I remember they doing some work on TCO etc.
Linux is free ( free as in freedom ) not zero cost. You to make that to be very clear your management. Coz usually its taken in free as in free beer context which is incorrect.
You can download Debian / Fedora / etc install and use for free , works great if you are geek and love to fix problems yourself. In case you are an enterprise and its more important for your business to be always on its better you opt in for support options from companies like Novell / Redhat etc. afaik some of novells linux offerings are based on support / upgrade etc and not on license fees .
apart from the cost may be you want to focus on security, flexibility, managebility, no vendor lockin etc ...
maybe you want to refer to some of these http://www.novell.com/linux/migrate/ and http://www.novell.com/linux/truth/
HTH Regards Harsh
Raj