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[Shayne O'Neill]

:) The Seventy dollars cost on the linux server we had at murdoch was an
entirely donated p155 machine. We figured the $70 was 2 hours of my time
getting it up.

We didnt count that the linux shop in hammi hill gave us some free help
(we did [and still do] give em a banner on our site tho). So perhaps if
time was properly accounted , it would of been maybe, a $200 web server.
still a damn good price.

--
"the vast majority of Iraqis want to live in a peaceful, free world. And
we will find these people and we will bring them to justice."
George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2003

Shayne O'Neill. http://www.perthimc.asn.au

On Sat, 19 Jun 2004, Simon Scott wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 01:08 am, Craig Ringer wrote:
> > On Sat, 2004-06-19 at 00:35, Simon Scott wrote:
> > > Avoid the low-cost aspects of linux as a selling point, there is no need
> > > anymore. As soon as people hear things like that, they want you to do
> > > everything for free.
> > >
> > > After all, you may want to make a living from it one day :D
> >
> > The fact is, though, that that's the driving point behind why many
> > businesses are using Linux and the software available on top of it. The
> > main advantage the POST has had from Linux has been minimal licensing
> > costs, reasonable (but not great) administration costs, and the ability
> > to run quickly and reliably on low cost hardware.
>
> Sorry Craig, I didnt explain myself well enough.
>
> Low to zero licensing is one thing, and is a very attractive selling point.
>
> However, when you say things like 'I set up a production webserver for $0!!!',
> you value your time installing and configuring apache at $0. Therefore, my
> extension (in the minds of many business owners) you work for free.
>
> Zero licensing yes, but never zero cost. We gotta eat :)
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