City of Toronto using Linux (on the desktop, yet!)

[Max Blanco]

On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Evan Leibovitch wrote:

> 
> http://www.itworldcanada.com/index.cfm/ci_id/46194.htm
> 


The Metro Ref library at 789 Yonge St has over 100 desktop computers,
all running windows.  (The TPL runs windows exclusively.)

Linux systems are cheap and easy; the IT staff at "Children's Services 
Division" of the City know that already, as reported by itworld.

Windows systems are expensive to operate and maintain and may be a 
primary cause of stress.  Perhaps this leads to road rage and spousal 
or child abuse.

Shouldn't we, as taxpayers, invest in linux, and save ourselves and our 
neighbours $$$ and stress?

A good place to start might be to ask for linux to be installed on one 
computer in the Metro Ref.  This would be a prime location to educate 
John Q. Public...

cheekily yours,
max.



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