[dba-Tech] looking for an alternative to Exchange

Thanks for all the posts concerning this. I am glad to get the cases to
present for the "non-cloud" idea. Given the cost of the alternatives I see
no need for cloud solutions which are totally dependent on numerous, weak,
fail points. At least not for my clients, at this time.

Also to others that posted open source and no cost alternatives. I'm keeping
those in sight for future projects. I am reconsidering Exchange as one of
the alternatives. My network engineer tells me that for under 50 users it's
not as bad as it used to be (I'm not quite sure how reassuring that is ;o)
and essentially I'll be getting it for free.

John B.

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 6:43 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] looking for an alternative to Exchange

It just keeps happening:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/04/10/vandals_cut_att_fiber_silicon_valley
/

On 9 Apr 2009 at 8:23, Stuart McLachlan wrote:

> And an even bigger one a few days later:
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/04/08/nothern_territory_telstra/
> 
> BTW, they still haven't completely fixed the London one.
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/04/08/bt_hole_hits_vodafone/
>  
> 
> On 8 Apr 2009 at 6:54, Stuart McLachlan wrote:
> 
> > Until this happens:
> > 
> > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/04/06/bt_exchange_problems/
> > 
> > > 
> > > I have always had my doubts about systems so tied to the internet but
> > > according to their stats the risk of local equipment failing plus the
extra
> > > costs of support make this method actually safer and more reliable.
> > 
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