Linux vs. MS Windows NT debate to be held in Cork, Ireland
Jul 2nd, 14:00 UTC
Cork, (July 2, 1999) Linux vs. MS Windows NT debate to be held in Cork, Ireland
A debate organized by IT@Cork will be held on Tuesday 6th July,
6:30 pm at Hospitality Room, Beamish & Crawford Plc, South Main
St., Cork, Ireland. The debate will focus on the relative merits of Linux vs Microsoft
Windows NT in the modern enterprise.
Speakers:
For Windows NT
Donal Olden, Nova Enterprises (Business
Case)
Sean Griffin, Vistech Software (Technical
Issues)
For Linux
Ian Swainson, Client Solutions (Business
Case)
Donnchadh Ó Donnabháin,
Vistech Software (Technical Issues)
Moderator:
Rory Fitzpatrick, Media Factory
Format:
Five minute introduction to respective Operating Systems
followed by fifteen minute presentation on each OS under the
following headings:
Cost - TCO - Hardware, Licensing, Maintenance
Ease of Use/Installation
OEM / ISV support - System Management, Enterprise/Server Applications
International Availability
Technical Support 24 x 7
Security
Scalability
Reliability
All incorporating Case Studies
Vistech Software
Vistech Software was formed to provide specialist services to software
and technical development companies. The company was formed in October
1994 by Sean Griffin and Donagh Kiernan. Vistech Software consists of a
highly focused team of technical software
developers with a variety of backgrounds and skills.
Linux
Linux is the Open-Source operating system developed by Finnish student
Linus Torvalds in 1991 and contributed to by many others since then. Linux
is rapidly gaining support from industry giants such as IBM, HP, Dell.
The Irish Linux User's Group (ILUG -
http://www.linux.ie) is a group of Linux enthusiasts and users which
discusses Linux-related issues.
Client Solutions
Client Solutions Ltd. specializes in delivering solutions to its clients
using the best tools available in high end development and data warehousing
technology. Their goal is to become the leading provider of tools, training,
consultancy and development expertise in these areas.
Nova Enterprises
Nova Enterprises specializes in developing and implementing IT strategies
for organizations. Nova advise companies on the issues they must consider
when they are planning their Hardware, Software and Applications requirements.
IT@Cork
IT@Cork is an organization set up to promote the IT industry in Cork and
to facilitate co-operation between IT companies in the region.
Cork BIC
The Cork Business Innovation Centre is Munster's leading business consultancy,
providing hands-on assistance in the areas of Financial Management, Strategy
Development, Marketing,
Technology/Innovation Services and Management Development to small
and medium sized enterprises.
Windows NT
Windows NT is Microsoft's server operating system. Development on Windows
NT began in 1988 and the first version (Windows NT 3.1) was released in
July 1993. Microsoft see Windows NT as a replacement for large-scale UNIX
systems.
For further information contact:
IT@Cork
C/O
The Cork BIC
IT@Cork
Enterprise Centre
North Mall
Cork
Ireland
Phone: 021-397711 International: +353.21.397711
Fax: 021-395393 International: +353.21.395393
Email: postmaster@corkbic.com
Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds
Microsoft, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
(Submitted by Donnchadh Ó Donnabháin of Vistech Software)
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