[Marketing] Re: Windows vs. Linux/OSS today, part 2: Linux experts see strong server, weak desktop

2005-07-30 Thread Chad Smith
Ian, Since OOo came out, like 5 years ago, virtually *every* computer-related cost has dropped. I think you are giving *FAR* too much credit to OOo. I mean, 5 years ago, I couldn't buy a 2 GHz + machine for less than $2000, now I can get one for like $300. Is that because of OOo? -Chad Smith

Re: [Marketing] Windows vs. Linux/OSS today, part 2: Linux experts see strong server, weak desktop

2005-07-30 Thread Lars D . Noodén
Another point is that MS has had a hard time pushing out MS Office 11 and has gotten only 15% of it's current customers to do so. It will further dilute the effect by pushing MS Office 12 out onto the shelves soon, too. A few years ago, something less than 68% of MSO sales come from OEM sales.

Re: [Marketing] Re: Windows vs. Linux/OSS today, part 2: Linux experts see strong server, weak desktop

2005-07-30 Thread John McCreesh
On Sat, 2005-07-30 at 11:15 -0400, Chad Smith wrote: Ian, Since OOo came out, like 5 years ago, virtually *every* computer-related cost has dropped. I think you are giving *FAR* too much credit to OOo. I mean, 5 years ago, I couldn't buy a 2 GHz + machine for less than $2000, now I can get

Re: [Marketing] Getting government recognition for INGOTs

2005-07-30 Thread Kazunari Hirano
Hi Ian, Yey! Ian Lynch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Is this a part of the UK Education Ministry? Cheers, khirano - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands,