Re: Oracle/UNIX vs. Oracle/NT

If they're currently a unix shop and want to save money, why not suggest Linux? It will run on the same hardware as Windows, and they can leverage their existing unix experience.

Dennis

Paul Vallee wrote:
>
> Actually, Dennis, it's currently a UNIX shop considering saving money by
> migrating to NT. It seems like your argument would support sticking with
> what they currently have.
> Thanks,
> Paul
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> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 2:10 PM
>
> Paul - What is the base of experience in this shop? Is it primarily an NT
> shop and the Unix system is the odd one, or is it primarily a Unix shop and
> the NT conversion would be a first plunge? Everything I hear depends
> primarily on this factor. Most indications are that the Unix systems tend to
> be more reliable, but there are strong NT shops that seem to keep their NT
> reliability up, and would struggle with the odd Unix system. I assume that
> you are really talking Windows 2000 at this point.
> Dennis Williams
> DBA
> Lifetouch, Inc.
> dwilliams_at_lifetouch.com
>

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