Uri,
We just implemented a combination of qmail, ClamAV, SpamAssasin,
OpenLdap, eGroupware and content monitoring for a client using 3 Linux
servers
hosted at rackspace.
In terms of mail, global directory and group ware - this is a winner for
the client - not so much in terms
of licensing but in terms of ongoing operations and mgmt. You know
what they say - with Linux you think it will never work but once it
does, it never breaks, with Windows
you're sure it will work but it never does.
The downside (and this is a point you MUST take into account) relates to
global directory and Web mail functionality. Microsoft has done
an outstanding job with Web mail and AD integration; SquirrelMail and
OpenLdap look pathetic by comparison. FWIW - we've done some improvements
which we'll kick back into the community but in general this is a weak
point of the the OSS solution.
Take care
Uri Sharf wrote:
On Tuesday 31 May 2005 15:26, Marc A. Volovic wrote:
My company needed Microsoft Exchange/Domain Controller functionality for
Windows users - shared files, appointment co-ordination, logon from any
station, etc. I tried but failed to install Domain Controller, and kolab
on a Linux server, and eventually gave in to pressure and installed
Microsoft 2003 Server. I am now looking at how much it will cost the
company for all the MS licenses needed to feed this beast, and I am more
convinced that the Linux solution should be given more of a chance.
KDE seem to have announce a deployment public semi-deployment for use by
contributers. This might be of interest, and if you know someone, maybe even
get involved.
http://dot.kde.org/1117544382/
There's also an interview here with the developers, that might be of interest,
including some tips on setting it up.
http://linmagazine.co.il/node/view/6919 (Hebrew)
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