[Fsf-friends] WinXp Vs Linux

[Paul Alapatt]

> > Im submiting papers to my admin authority for usage of FLOSS.To start
> > the battle , i want to convince them to use GNU/Linux instead of
> > WinXP. Can someone through light on cost estimate for single machine
> > using WinXP + Office and another using GNU/Linux
> > WinXP cost somewhere around Rs 6000 single machine licensing ( im not sure
> > ) .Can someone point to some relevant data.
> > Google dint helped me much...
> 
> Yes Windows XP Professional costs somewhere around Rs. 7,500.00 per
> machine in India. While Windows XP Home costs around Rs. 4500.00 per
> machine.
> (http://cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11229&item=7144630448&rd=1)

My Apologies didnt mention the cost of Office 2003 its about 18000 per
machine, (http://computers.listings.ebay.in/Software_Business-Finance_W0QQfromZR4QQsacatZ184QQsocmdZListingItemList).

On linux you could use Openoffice.org or opt for any other opensource
freeware office application.

Another aspect where you would have a large level of indirect benefits
using Linux is the ability to scale up your operations without major
hassles, like plugging in additional free tools and security updates
and tweaking of your OS to deliver better performance per CPU.



> 
> There is no software liecensing cost attached to using "gentoo or
> Fedora or Red Hat upto version 9". On the other hand if you go in for
> Red Hat Enterprise versions such as ES and AS, there would be a
> similar pricing structure as Windows, the details of which you would
> have to contact your local Red Hat Office.
> 
> Tried to scribble something at http://www.ryze.com/go/bernardlabs hope it helps.
> 
> Take care,
> Paul Alapatt
> +91-9820187987
> 
> 
> >
> > any other points for paper is most welcomed
> >
> > Raj
> >
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