Alright it's getting to be about that time where we are re-evaluating our server software and getting ready to upgrade or change what we are using. Currently we have Novell 4.11 and it's been rock solid, but (don't get mad Oz) I need to look at what is right for the company as far as integrating other software and ERP applications, the users, and TCO figures. Opinions anyone? Why Windows or why not, why Novell or why not? No this is not for a college paper this is for my research I was asked to do for work. I need to hear from others with hands on experience what their opinions are and why they think what they do.
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novell are going linux all the way and dumping netware. they are a solid company but it's a new product that they are making. i am very VERY cautious when entering "new product"-land.
microsoft are - well, microsoft - what more can we say.
re: ERP. a few of our ERP vendors are developing for linux platform - so it's an option - but i ain't going to be sucker who steers my company onto the "new" linux platform and take the fall if it back fires.
the debate is how much $$$ will you save by going linux as opposed to supporting big bad microsoft. you got a calculator and calculate those costs. the x factor is support. how much hand holding will you need from linux vendors? how much are they gonna want to charge you for it? remember: the open source guys give you the software for free - but they make their money from support.
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This is only a part of my research I am doing this is not painting the whole picture for me. This place is just another resource for me that is why I posted here, that is what this posting board is for is it not? Any yes this should be familiar to you if you read my discussion I started on VPN appliances that started world war three and went sideways into a Windows Vs. Novell discussion.
The ERP we have in place isn't what they said it was when we purchased it and what they demonstrated and what we received are two different things. We are currently looking at Microsoft ERP solutions, but again this is in the research phase. I have a feeling we are going to have to decide sooner than we realize though and start the ball rolling.
<quote> The ERP we have in place isn't what they said it was when we purchased it and what they demonstrated and what we received are two different things. </quote>
this stuff happens all the time. as donald trump likes to say, "get used to it and get over yourself".
and as i like to say, "don't ever deal with them again".
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