[dba-Tech] Computer

In the new reality we live in, the old rules no longer apply.

- Hans


On 2012-12-26, at 12:41 PM, "Gustav Brock" <gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:

> Hi Jim
> 
> OK, I should have been more precise:
> 
> Microsoft or (Microsoft and Apple).
> I wouldn't depend on Apple alone.
> 
> Why: Corporations and businesses
> How: As you have done previously
> 
> /gustav
> 
>>>> accessd at shaw.ca 26-12-12 20:14 >>>
> Hi Gustav:
> 
> Two questions immediately come to mind, why and how. 
> 
> Jim
> 
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> 
> Hi Jim
> 
> I think it is the other way around; you could very well depend on
> Microsoft/Apple for your bread and butter work.
> 
> /gustav
> 
>>>> accessd at shaw.ca 26-12-12 14:07 >>>
> I would not look forward to building a career on the premise that the
> "Walled Garden" OS designs of Apple and now Windows is in a distant future.
> 
> Apple approach to have absolute control and the billing for everything that
> appears on their desktop has been extremely successful. Microsoft is now
> following a tied and true approach and they now see the "easy" access to the
> desktop as a disadvantage.
> 
> The new approach in design leaves little reason for Tech Support involvement
> as unless a Tech is managing extended networks, servers or proprietary
> software, support is not needed.
> 
> Here is the link to a good article on the subject:
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/06/dont_bet_on_microsoft/
> 
> My suggestion for the future is to diversify in OS support; do not become or
> remain dependant on Microsoft/Apple for your bread and butter and focus more
> on broad based infrastructure, server, database and even web-support skills.
> 
> Jim
> 
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