>-----Original Message----- >From: Lanman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 10:40 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [newbie] Linux in the Business World - Speak Up ! > > >Just curious about something. How many of the list members >are using >Linux in the workplace and how? >I think it would be encouraging to see who's doing what >with it, and >which distro's, whether they're seeing >an increase in business because of Linux and what >interesting things >they're doing with Linux. > >It might prove to be an interesting source of information >for >newbie's to know what can be done with Linux, >especially when it's applied in a production environment. >We see all >kinds of articles regarding Linux, but >it's very hard to contact those people to see how something >was done, >and what Tips 'n' Tricks were used >to accomplish a particular task. > >MandrakeSoft has a special site >(http://www.mandrakebizcases.com ), that allows >anyone to post >their >particular application of Linux, but for the most part you >can't get the hands-on info from those companies >or individuals. > >Is this something we could/should add to the Twiki site? Comments? > >Lanman > >site? Comments? > >Lanman >
You're probably already aware lanman, but I'll say it for everyone to hear... I currently have one MNF box on one of our sites that performs firewalling, IDS, and WebProxy. I'd be lying if I said it's been flawless, but I must also admit the problems have come from my lack of admin knowledge. Still, the problems have been quite minimal and I believe it's at a point where you "plug it in and forget about it..." The Twiki suggestion is great. One addition to it may be more of an "industry HOWTO". For example, people could post HOWTOs that pertain to their industry. Weather its government, insurance, production, retail, or something else, each industry has its own specific needs from the software it uses. Even if it's just a list of apps they use, it would give people a good idea where to start and what tool(s) is recommended for the job. Add some contact info for each bizcase/howto and you have a rather powerful tool for Windows to Linux migrations =). (I'm actually still in search of the Win to Lin migration myself) Tango __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree
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