2007-02-08 17:30:54 · 5 answers · asked by sheryl M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Probably a combination of in-place asset value and even more important, the time and expense of retraining a portion of it's workforce to adapt to different software applications.
2007-02-08 17:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linux is cheap and light - perfect for a server environment. However, the lack of software and user awareness would probably be barriers to use. In otherwords, you can take the average Joe off the street, put him on a Windows machine, and they're very likely to be able to get around it without much effort - due to familiarity.
I know if I could get rid of my Microsoft crap and still run the third party software I want on Linux, I would. Oh well.
2007-02-09 01:42:47 · answer #2 · answered by narrfool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Despends on the software they're using. Some people would probably be using proprietary design software that may not port to Linux or work in WINE. It may also be that the costs of training staff on how to support Linux is putting them off. Or, there could be a wait and see policy regarding how newer versions of Linux stack up against Vista in terms of TCO and usability.
2007-02-09 04:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by Paul T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linux servers are typically a lot more stable, and Linux is usually very fast. Once you understand how to use it efficiently you'll never want to go back, because you can do so much in it that you can't do in windows.
2007-02-09 01:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by iv4nh0 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I know some people who work at the Ford assembly plant. They have many computers there. My Father-in-law works there can build race engines, weld, carpentry, plumbing, some electrical work, ect. But he is just so so with computers. It might be to hard to train them all on a new OS.
2007-02-09 13:58:24 · answer #5 · answered by William S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋