[luau] Proposed LTSP Server Config

[Dwight]

More googling provides the following bits about TCO & cost-savings related
to Linux:

- http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~rlineweaver/ (might need the Google
cached version:
http://216.239.53.104/search?q=cache:CL-za7UKqU0J:staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.
us/~rlineweaver/+linux+cost+savings&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
- http://www-1.ibm.com/linux/RFG-LinuxTCO-vFINAL-Jul2002.pdf

I'm sure there's a lot more out there...having solid facts to back up your
thesis are a must when proposing Linux to either the PHBs or government
hacks.

Dwight...

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[mailto:luau-admin at videl.ics.hawaii.edu]On Behalf Of Dwight Victor
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 10:31 PM
To: luau at videl.ics.hawaii.edu
Subject: Re: [luau] Proposed LTSP Server Config



This is exactly what I'm looking for.  However, in my experience,
businesses are catious of Linux primarily because of support
issues...they don't believe they can find the kind of support that a Dell
or Cisco can provide (or Micro$oft).  I'd still like to know how Linux is
supposed to address the landfill problem...all the old hardware that is
recycled for LTSP etc. doesn't compare to all of the other waste we as an
island produce.

Dwight...

On Sun, 21 Sep 2003, Nakashima wrote:

> Just my opinion...
>  From the public education perspective.
>
> Currently, schools spend the lion's share of their budget on new
> equipment from Dell, HP, Apple, etc., and on new and upgraded software
> licenses. My limited experience with LTSP has taught me:
> 1. Schools can spend less on new hardware and software (less money
> going out of the state);
> 2. Schools can spend more on local Linux support (more money
> circulating through our local economy);
> 3. Schools can use recycled hardware (less landfill material).
> I'm not sure if this is making any sense. Your feedback will be
> appreciated.
> Although my experiences are limited to what's going on in public
> education, wouldn't this also be true for private and higher education,
> government, business, and other orgs?
>
> On Sunday, September 21, 2003, at 04:09  PM, Dwight Victor wrote:
>
> > I'm curious to know how Linux can enhance the local economy and deal
> > with
> > the landfill problem.  Please elaborate.
>
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