Hi Marc, Wednesday, May 29, 2002, 1:45:41 PM, you wrote:
M> It seemed to me that they have little to choose from but Linux and M> Mac but mac machines seem overpriced and not very avalable. That M> leaves very little in the way of options except linux. Consider how you're doing the analysis of value. Running a business, it's important to factor in not only the capital expenditure on the equipment itself but also the long term usage and short/mid term training factors relating to staff. I use Win2000 day to day, I have a Apple PowerBook G3 running pure OSX and play around with Mandrake. I have a slight emotional attachment to Mac's but I don't let that influence my maths. Mandrake may save me £500 short term, but the projected on going support and staff training costs would be too much for most small to mid sized enterprises. People don't know Linux. Windows is expensive up front, but has lowish support costs as most people are familiar with it (yes, there is a cost issue re. potential virus problems, etc). Mac's are easy to use, people like them and so use them more (in my experience of business buying anyway). They cost more, generally, than a equally/more powerful Win box. I'd love to recommend Macs but as a hard nosed business type I'd have to recommend Windows boxes for most people. Linux ... not even in the running for most people who have to worry about support and training. Just 2c's worth and I await friendly flames ;-) With best wishes, Dave -- David Conroy MSW Consultant, Trainer & Management Coach International Coach Federation, ID 1006660 Voluntary sector support: http://www.coaching-lab.com Coaching via e-mail: http://www.e-coaching-only.com Coaching for women: http://www.womens-life-coach.com Web development/hosting: http://www.turnkey-coach.com ICQ 127865569 Phone/Fax +44 (0)1225 314694
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