[NBLUG/talk] FYI... "IBM and Canonical Launch Linux- and Cloud-based Desktop Software in the U.S."

Scott Doty scott at ponzo.net
Wed Oct 21 19:01:03 PDT 2009


Ubuntu w/office apps with a support structure?

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS195115+20-Oct-2009+PRN20091020

Obquote:

"If a company is a 'Windows shop,' at some point it will need to evaluate the
significant costs of migrating its base to Microsoft's next desktop," said Bob
Picciano, General Manager, IBM Lotus Software.  "American businesses have
asked for a compelling alternative that can help them free up PC expenses to
use for more strategic collaboration and business transformation projects."


But some argue Windows will still be around for a while:

http://blogs.usatoday.com/technologylive/2009/10/experts-us-businesses-will-likely-stick-with-windows.html

Obquote:

For most large corporations, in particular, the pain associated with
switching to Linux, after decades of using Windows desktops, remains too
steep, says Gartner's Charles Smulders. "The three major barriers are
the cost and complexity of migrating their existing software portfolio,
end user resistance and compatibility," says Smulders. "Users have
historically voted for Windows above Linux when given the choice and I
don’t expect that to change with Windows 7."

-Scott




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