linux is too expensive

[Troy W. Banther, B.Sc.]

I work in an ITS shop at a university. I'm the primary Linux person even 
though I run the X servers as-well-as the *nix box.

We not only have to support our departmental mission but those of all others 
across campus and two other remote sites.
 
You need to be aware of what the user or departmental need is. For example, 
the anthropology department uses Linux and has for years for some of the 
programs in its discipline. Macs are used in the Art department exclusively.
 
Windows is used by most of the staff and faculty at a high licensing price. 
You should also see the pain of my fellow M$ admins as they manage their 
work.
 
As far as the data center is concerned, it is a blended environment. You still 
have to weigh one system against another to support the mission.  

Troy W. Banther, B.Sc. / ENMU Alum 95' & 00'
Systems Database & Software Specialist /
Linux - BSD - OSX - *nix
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