For 1)a Workstation
2) a sever
2006-07-13 10:52:54 · 5 answers · asked by julpub 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
1. Is it user friendly or not?
2. What are you using it for and which version has historically performed the best?
2006-07-13 10:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The single biggest and most important issue is reliability.
At three in the morning, if the operating system takes a dump, is it a platform that can be fixed? OIr is it something that "the guy from the company" has to fly in to fix?
User friendliness is a concern with the workstation.
2006-07-13 17:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ease of use, the amount of time needed to service it, and the length of the learning curve needed to be proficient in it's use.
Time is the most valuable commodity in the world. In commerce and learning, business and personal, time is one item that, once used can not be replaced
One has to make certain assumptions about the operating systems being considered. The first is that it will do what it purports to do efficiently and elegantly. The second is that there are applications that are both useful and universally available that will run on that OS.
2006-07-13 18:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by Fuggetaboutit_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the server, security and reliability, adding flexibility for the workstation.
2006-07-13 17:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by Darren R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four issues - for BOTH items
Cost - Can you afford it
Connectivity - Will it link to other machines & network easily
Compatablity - Will your other software run on it without the need for patches & emulators
Complexity - Can you navigate & use it quickly and easily
2006-07-13 19:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋