I think that you'll find that this is the case in most installations Mike. Usually, once it's set up and configured, Linux will usually bore you to tears in how dependable it is. Unless your clients or employers require additional administration or servers/services, you'll typically find that they don't need you very much, unless it's for other services. ( Whimper! )
In a way, I actually like that. It gives me the freedom to take on new clients and to prove the value of Linux. I was actually embarrassed one time, when speaking with a bunch of Microsoft-based Admins when I asked them how many times a month they re-booted their servers. Most of them were saying that they had to, or decided to reboot once a week! When they asked me how often I rebooted, I told the truth. Either never, or only when there was a power failure. They thought I was nuts until I told them I use Linux, at which point, they got real curious! Needless to say, there's a few more Microsoft "Ex-Patriots" in Montreal now! Ya Gotta Love Payback! All those guys who use to think that Linux was "Way Out There" are giving it a second look now! Lanman *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 11/10/2003 at 10:17 AM mike wrote: >I use Linux mandrake 9.1 both at home and at work .( writing from there >now ) >I work at an Information management company that does record storage, >Microfilming, and Scanning. > >I use word 2000 and excel in linux through crossover office 2.1.0 to >print labels and reports. >this is on a dual booted win2000/Mdk 9.1 box. the network here is a >combination of one win server 2003 and various >older windows units 98/98se/w2k/xp and 1 older win server- I can surf >tthe network freely except for the win2003 tree. >I use an old HP Laser jet 5L to print with and have NO problems with >anything. >I didn't have to do any tweaking I can remember, it just installed and >worked. I have done updates and such >all thru mcc and it was boring. > >I have played around with a lot of different themes and styles , etc and >haven't broken anything yet. >we even have regular power outs but it hasn't hurt anything yet. > >all and all very boring to report really. >-- >Mike McNeese Springdale, Arkansas USA
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