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Subject: Re: In few years from now, Windows or Linux?

Author: Zachariah Amela

Date: 13:53:18 10/12/99

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>Total cost of ownership (TCO) includes money spent for training, software, etc.
>Training tends to be extremely expensive, and costs much more than the computer
>itself. So, it is not just "the box". Businesses tend to base purchasing
>decisions on TCO.
>
>Bob P.

I'm familiar with TCO.  I just don't buy it.  How many programmers, HW
technicians, network admins, etc. ALREADY exist for PC platforms than Mac?  I
don't see training as a real big deal.

With the notable exception of the graphic design industry, I can't think of one
that would save w/ Mac software.  In the Win/x86 world Financial, Industrial,
Military and Gen. Business have literally millions of shrink wrap solutions to
choose from and a massive labor market geared to support it.

I would be very, VERY interested in any studies you have to back up the claim
however.  I am not a Mac basher;  far from it.  In fact I dislike Winblows a lot
more, but I need proof.  My experience in IT has told me otherwise.

Take care.



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