Largo loves Linux more than ever

**cloverm** · 12-10-2002, 03:15 PM

Even the Microsoft people couldn't refute the fact that Largo's current setup uses far less hardware and is far easier to administer and physically maintain than an equivalent Windows-based system.

"And that," says Harold, "was Microsoft's last sales push with us.

http://newsforge.com/newsforge/02/12...5.shtml?tid=19

12-11-2002, 01:14 PM

I find the savings information very interesting.

Where the bulk of citys use about 3-4% of their budget on IT related costs, Largo uses only 1.3%...

And I bet Linux benefits from this as well, more people using it, more testers, and city funds go to fix bugs.. what's not to like?

**coltrane** · 12-12-2002, 05:57 PM

i applaud this article

**kornp** · 12-13-2002, 01:15 AM

[quote author=coltrane link=board=13;threadid=5827;start=0#55683 date=1039715844]
i applaud this article
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ditto, it makes some very good points.

**cloverm** · 12-13-2002, 01:52 AM

If I ever need a job, I'll send my resume to them. They're only 45 minutes from where I live...

12-13-2002, 07:07 PM

[quote author=cloverm link=board=13;threadid=5827;start=0#55744 date=1039744375]
If I ever need a job, I'll send my resume to them. They're only 45 minutes from where I live...
[/quote]

I think I'll send mine as well.... only.... 45 mins...... give or take a few hours from my home