Michael Baier wrote:
> If I remember Amazon runs on HP-server.
> So what ?????
Quoting an article on CNET
http://news.com.com/2100-1001-275155.html?legacy=cnet
"Online retailer Amazon.com shaved millions of dollars from its technology
costs last quarter by switching to the Linux operating system, a disclosure
that could provide some guidance for other companies seeking to cut expenses
in a stagnant economy."
"For 1,000 users tapping into a Linux server, the total cost is about a
fifth to a half that of a Unix system, Kusnetzky said. The cost of
administering a Linux system is about the same percentage of the overall
cost for a Unix or Windows server, he added."
"HP supplied Amazon's Linux servers, large numbers of thin, rack-mountable
models with Intel chips, said Mike Balma, marketing director for HP's newly
formed Linux Systems Operation. And Red Hat customized Linux for the
servers."
This is an endorsement for Linux and HP Netservers perhaps, but not for
HP-UX.
Charles Finley
Transformix Computer Corporation
760-439-3146
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Michael Baier
> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 6:36 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Any info on Sweet3000 migration tool
>
>
> Peter,
>
> in what way should that help ?
> If I remember Amazon runs on HP-server.
> So what ?????
>
> The past and present has shown me not to believe in support, availability,
> security of Microsoft products. Even Mr. Gates admits that and
> wants to work
> on these issues.
> what is compatible with MS-OS? Is Win95, 98, NT, 2000 compatible to each
> other?
> Do I need to upgrade 300-600 PC's every 1-3 years?
> Where do my profits go?
> If MS$ makes a huge profit and throws huge bonuses around, I get nothing.
>
> But thanks anayway
>
> Michael
>
>
> On Tue, 30 Apr 2002 18:02:31 -0500, Peter Chong
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> >Michael Baier <[log in to unmask]> wrote in message
> news:<[log in to unmask]>...
> >> Hi Peter,
> >>
> >> great that you wrote that. But what I need is mission-critical and for
> >> 400-600 users, 14 databases and about 900 tables.
> >> Sorry but I do not believe in high availability and security with
> >> Microsoftproducts of any kind.
> >> Furthermore MS$ changes their specifications as they seem fit
> and nothing
> >> works then anymore.
> >>
> >> Michael
> >>
> >Hi, Michael
> >
> >I hate the marketing stuff, but this url will help some of your
> >question
> >http://www.microsoft.com/partner/businessresources/salesresources
/casestudi
es/HSN-Agility.doc
>
>Sr. ERP Analyst
>
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