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| DATE | 2005-11-03 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] [Fwd: Linux Research - Request For Assistance]
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-----Forwarded Message-----
> From: Andi Mann
> To: ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com
> Subject: Linux Research - Request For Assistance
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 13:54:24 -0700
>
>
>
> Hi Ruben,
>
> I am a Senior Analyst for Enterprise Management Associates
> (www.enterprisemanagement.com), a leading IT analyst firm, covering
> Systems Management technology. We are doing an in-depth research paper
> on Linux server management, and would like your help to survey the
> members of the New York Linux Scene (NYLXS).
>
> We have posted a web survey, and I would like you to forward this
> email to your members, asking them to complete the survey. Each survey
> should take about 10 minutes. The URL for the survey is:
>
> http://www.emausa.com/surveys/ema_lsurvey.htm
>
> The proposition I am researching is that the total cost of ownership
> (TCO) for large-scale commercial Linux systems is declining due to
> availability of more powerful management tools; and that Linux TCO is
> equal to or less than that of Windows.
>
> It is in reaction, in part, to 2004 studies from Meta Group, Yankee,
> and Microsoft claiming Linux has higher management costs, and higher
> TCO, than Windows. My research aims to find out if the availability of
> better management tools has further reduced the cost of Linux
> ownership.
>
> In return, we would be happy to provide any respondents with the
> completed report. We think this will be a very significant paper,
> which will help you and your members present independent validation of
> Linux cost advantages.
>
> I would appreciate your help. Please let me know if you have any
> questions or comments.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andi.
>
>
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