Episode 11 - Choosing a Pilot Project for Linux

On this weeks show we cover the following News Items:
We welcome the Department of Defense to the OpenSource Party.
We also discuss how the White House is using OpenSource on http://www.whitehouse.gov

The Topic of the week - Choosing a Linux Pilot Project
Joe and Brian discuss in greater detail the things you should consider when choosing a pilot project for Linux.  We talk about not only ideas of to or not to use as a pilot project but some of the easier ways to get it up and running.  We also discuss things to watch out for as you are starting your project.  Your pilot projects success will determine how the your company see and thinks about Linux.

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This episode can be found here and runs 35 minutes 29 Seconds.

IBM and Ubuntu launch Desktop PC's for the Enterprise

OK not exactly.  What they have announced, according to what I have read so far, is that the are putting out a Linux Desktop that will run Ubuntu and a Lotus grouping of software.  The hope is that people will skip the costly upgrade to Windows 7 and make the switch to Linux.  This is what I got from the article written on InternetNews.com and ComputerWorld.  The Computer World article is much more detailed and actually talks about pricing. 

This is IBM's attempt to push Linux to the desktop.  The offerings I see listed might work in some larger companies but could be quit costly for smaller ones.  This push follows on with many other IBM attempts to do nearly everything they offer on Linux.

As someone who supports many IBM products on a daily basis I have to say let's wait and see.  Let's hope that IBM has taken the last year of work with Ubuntu to make it as bulletproof as the Linux community knows it can be.  Let's hope that the first time someone using this new system calls for support they don't get the response my team get's so often when we call with issues.   IBM Support Person: "Can you try that on Windows and let us know if the problem happens there?"

Can IBM make desktop Linux happen?  Let us know what you think in the comments below.

OK not exactly.  What they have announced, according to what I have read so far, is that the are putting out a Linux Desktop that will run Ubuntu and a Lotus grouping of software.  The hope is that people will skip the costly upgrade to Windows 7 and make the switch to Linux.  This is what I got from the article written on InternetNews.com and ComputerWorld.  The ComputerWorld article is much more detailed and actually talks about pricing. 

This is IBM's attempt to push Linux to the desktop.  The offerings I see listed might work in some larger companies but could be quit costly for smaller ones.  This push follows on with many other IBM attempts to do things on Linux.

As someone who supports many IBM products

SCO's CEO get's terminated....

According to the Form 8-K filed by SCO this morning they have restructured eliminating the CEO position and thus terminating CEO Darl McBride.  The company also said it is looking for additional funding and will be selling off it's non-core assets to raise working capital.  The COO, Jeff Hunsaker, CFO, Ken Nielsen, and Chief Legal Counsel, Ryan Tibbitts, will stay for the time being and work with the Chapter 11 appointed Trustee, Edward Cahn, and his advisors.

While their is no announcement yet, I believe this is the beginning of the end to the SCO Lawsuits over Unix Copyright they claimed to own but were illegally put into Linux.  There was considerable speculation back in Augast (See SCO is back in the Game?) that the Trustee and his advisors may not have the same drive to push forward with the lawsuits that Mr. McBride did.  This restructuring at least points to the fact that they didn't like the leadership and direction he was giving the company.  Stay tuned to your news readers we all might actually live to see the end of this lawsuit.

Choosing a Linux Pilot Project is easy....

Check out our suggestions for a Linux Pilot Project. In this weeks CTO-Brief we make our pitch/recommendation for a Linux Pilot Project.  What you choose for your first project will set the tone for Linux in your company.  We do our best to help you make a winning recommendation for your company.  Have a quick read so you can look like a hero to your management and peers when you bring in a low cost well supported solution with Linux.

Episode 10 - Staffing for Medium and Large sized Businesses

On this weeks show we cover the following News Items:
Red Hat and Software Freedom Law Center ask Supreme Court to make software not patentable
Cloud outages this week
Linux is becoming 60% of the Smart Phone Market

The Topic of the week - Staffing for Linux part 3 -  Medium and Size Businesses
Joe and Brian discuss in greater detail the things you should consider when staffing for Linux in a Large to Medium Sized Business.  This is the final segment on staffing for Linux for now.  Next time we will talk about our recommendations for a pilot project to get linux up and showing off what it can do.

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This episode can be found here and runs 45 minutes 47 Seconds.