> I'm toying around the possibility of deploying linux > in some of the desktops where I work. Just want to > know if there're companies out there who have done so. > Hope to learn from your experiences.
The Davao City Chamber office has been using Linux for over a year. There are 8 clients for their LTSP based on Redhat 9. Our implementation of the project was not ideal because budget was very tight and the staff were always busy for a training session. We ended up with just one training. Nevertheless, its been more than a year and they are still using it. This was a learning experience for me and these are what I learned: 1. Tech support is easy with a dial-in server or via phone call. They averaged 1 incident every two months mostly related to hardware problems. 2. Main issue with Office suite is the presentation software. OO is very capable but it was difficult that most third party computers used during conferences do not have OO installed. My recommended fix was to bring a Open Office CD and also to buy a notebook for the office ;) 3. Some will resist using Linux but if the boss is using it then the staff do not have a choice. The boss needs to be committed to the change. 4. Some devices do not have Linux drivers. This can be avoided if you tell them to check with you before they purchase any peripheral devices. 5. For LTSP type of setup avoid unknown video cards or Monitors. Holden -- Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) Official Website: http://plug.linux.org.ph Searchable Archives: http://marc.free.net.ph . To leave, go to http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/plug . Are you a Linux newbie? To join the newbie list, go to http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/ph-linux-newbie
