why do think ford is using linux back.end server but not on its employees desktop pcs?

Answer 1

Because employees don't want to bothered with linux... using WinXP means they don't need to be retrained, vastly lower tech support costs, more productivity, and no compatibility issues with the rest of the world who mostly uses windows.

Answer 2

Because :
1. Windows is far easier than Linux.so employees can use it
without difficulties
2. Linux is more stable than Windows, there are less problem of
OS crashing down, viruses, BSOD( blue screen of death),
which is good for server purpose.
3. As Linux is difficult to use there are less chances of any
employee or somebody else does something wrong with the
server

Answer 3

It is a matter of two things:

For the server Linux is more secure.
For the employee's computers, Windows is cheaper.

Answer 4

Linux is affordable and ordinary - acceptable for a server ecosystem. notwithstanding, the shortcoming of application and consumer expertise would likely be obstacles to apply. In otherwords, you could take the final Joe off the line, placed him on a residing house windows gadget, and they are very likely to be in a position to get round it without a lot attempt - by using familiarity. i comprehend if i ought to remove my Microsoft crap and nevertheless run the third party application i go with on Linux, i'd. Oh nicely.

Answer 5

This question has no simple answer you will have to look into how ford is doing business in order to see exactly why the set things up like they did. It could be as simple as some of the answers given earlier like training and support issues. Or it could be something like a contract clause or existing license agreements.

You never know

RJ

Answer 6

Those who have not tried LINUX recently are misinformed. There are now many free LINUX distributions available that are as easy to use as MS Windows. Most of them you can actually run from a CD.

Answer 7

Microsoft provides best user experience at desktop and GUI products. So far their windows, ms office, and browser are easiest to use, and most recognized. Unless an orgnization can't afford it, Micrsoft is the first choice for desktop.

Answer 8

its a training issue, people don't like to learn new things, especially when it comes to their job. Saves them a ton of money on lost time for people trying to figure something out, but they get a superior backend performance. All in all for a company that size, its definitely a winning solution.