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Microsoft gathering information on the place of Linux in education



on a similar but slightly opposite tact from Guylhem. Microsoft asks *me*
to do their market research for them; Lead me not into temptation.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 12:49:19 -0700
From: Jeff Anderson <jeffan@microsoft.com>
To: "'pjones@metalab.unc.edu'" <pjones@metalab.unc.edu>
Subject: Microsoft gathering information on the place of Linux in educatio n

We are gathering information on the use of Linux in education.  I would
appreciate the opportunity to talk with you about the following questions.

Total number of desktops:       
Number Linux desktops:
Total number of servers:
Numbr of Linux servers:

Current messaging product:
Current file/print product:
Current web server product:
Who supports Linux machines:

What Linux applications have been deployed or do you plan to deploy?

What are the primary reasons for using Linux?
        Reliability
        Cost
        Runs on low-end hardware
        TCO
        Performance
        Open Source
        Other
        Comments:

What are Linux's comparative strengths and weaknesses compared to Microsoft
NT?
What versions of Linux are being used?
Who is bringing Linux into the organization?
What do you see Linux replacing?
What are the Linux TCO factors?

Jeff Anderson

Education Account Development Specialist
Southeast Region: GA, NC, SC

E-Mail  jeffan@microsoft.com
Phone   800/426-9400 x11649
Fax     425/936-7329




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