Oranges and apples I didn't suggest you do a blind migration on the day you join
T-Mobile. America’s First Nationwide 4G Network "Markus A. Wipfler" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > >> Interesting if you join a company you can convince them to migrate to Linux > >Why would you do that??? Imagine you are the new sys admin at xyz company in >charge of backend services running enterprise microsoft software like >Exchange, Active Directory, Sharepoint which are used by hundreds or thousands >of users. >Now since you love linux and believe that linux is like a super patch that >fixes any computer problem, you suggest to management that you want to migrate >all backend services to linux. I am not saying its impossible but is it >feasible? You can drive your car with your feet but it does't necesarily make >it a good idea. What I am saying is that just using Linux for Linux sake is >plain stupid. > >Remember a couple of years ago Germany's government tried to make a switch to >Linux (backend + frontend) which sadly failed and now they are back to running >windows. The problem in their case basically boiled down to 3 issues: > >- hardware support (too many printers, scanners, etc.. just didn't work when >they where plugged into linux desktops / laptops and the amount of support >and time required to make them work) >- interoperability (its hard migrating away from proprietary software, >especially Ms Office / Exchange combo) >- training and user adoption (reluctancy of staff to use new, unfamiliar >software, cost / time of training staff) > >As far as I can see the best chance linux (AND Linux Admins) have here in >Uganda is in the market of SoHo and SME's. Here Linux could be used as a cost >effective and even superior alternative to propriatary software with a >relatively low learning curve for end users. (Employes still use outlook, ms >office but with linux backend, firewall, router, directory service, >intra/extra net,etc…) > >IMHO Linux will always be a niche OS. Why blindly advocate it to everyone? It >reminds me of some saved people I know, who believe everyone else is going >straight to hell if you don't join them. LOL. > > >Regards, > >-- >Markus > > > > > >> >> If you fail to do so, blame yourself >> >> In my local language there's a saying "bamusella omukatale yatongana >> noruguddo" literally translated as "he was charged high prices at the market >> and he is now quarrelling with the road >> >> If you are referring to job posting s advertising for Microsoft skills >> that's another issue >> >> This issue is actually a side show >> What is more important is to promote Linux on a bigger scale in government, >> schools, private sector and non profits >> >> Of course outfits like LUG have tried but with dismal results >> >> Sometime back I wrote how entities like LUG, IT companies can work together >> and promote Linux but I guess my proposal fell on deaf ears >> >> LUG meetup s are good but most times when I look at the agenda, it s not >> different from a pastor preaching to a choir >> >> >> "Stephen S. Musoke" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Ronald, >>> >>> >>> >>> You are wrong. Windows flourishes because it is already at the desktop, so >>> is much easier to integrate at the Server end. Truth be told, Windows is >>> becoming better at the backend and is also very good at integrating with >>> Linux/Unix (MSFT/Novelle) partnership. >>> >>> >>> >>> You will not find a truly homogenous environment, you will find Windows for >>> File/Print/Active Directory and *nix at the database and application server >>> levels, and in virtualized applicatons. >>> >>> >>> >>> Stephen >>> >>> >>> >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of >>> Ronald Kato Odongo >>> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:37 AM >>> To: Uganda Linux User Group >>> Subject: Re: [LUG] Does Uganda have a demand for Linux Administrators? >>> >>> >>> >>> It would be be up to us interested in Linux administration to go out and >>> offer it as an alternative to Windows. Windows is flourishing due in part to >>> ignorance about Linux technologies. If we pushed Linux harder into the >>> market, then the market would realize it's enormous advantage over windows. >>> Sometimes the best products are ignored because not enough has been put in >>> promoting them. >>> >>> On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Robert Muwanga <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> On a curious note, I have seen a lot of companies that utilise Microsoft >>> Server backend systems but unless it is the big telco boys (and banks) I >>> haven't heard of an interest in Linux for either backend or front end in >>> Uganda in particular. >>> >>> So, the question is, what's people's opinion with regards on the demand for >>> Linux in Uganda? is it rising? is it shrinking or stagnant? And in effect, >>> what is the demand for Linux administrators in the country? >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >>> >>> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] >>> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug >>> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug >>> >>> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >>> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >>> >>> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including >>> attachments if any). 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