[TriLUG] ROI moving gov to Linux?

[Warren Myers via TriLUG]

Because SQL Server is better than Oracle, DB2, and Sybase - that's why :)

Plus, with built-in tie-ins to Visual Studio, AD, etc, it's a simple 
choice for many organizations.

The only FLOSS DB that can really compete with SQL Server is PostgreSQL 
(I know about MySQL and MariaDB - they are different beasts). And if you 
don't already have the expertise on it, it's going to be a lot cheaper 
to just leverage all your SQL Server DBAs and devs than to find ones who 
can work with pgsql

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Warren Myers

On 18-09-05 13:58, Charles Fischer via TriLUG wrote:
> I think Apple used one of the BSDs for their Mac OS, not Linux.  Small nit
> pick.
>
> As for moving to FOSS, I would pick expensive back office software to
> replace first.  Why anybody starts a project with Microsoft's SQL is beyond
> my capability to understand.  There are at least three open source
> databases that can replace Microsoft SQL.  I would also go after most if
> not all of the Microsoft Servers.  Expect a lot of push back from those who
> only know Microsoft.  Expect help from those who run Linux at home.
>
> Good luck,
> Charles Fischer