Re: Interesting Times (Was: Re: [cobalt-users] Re: Tech Support)

[Kris Dahl <kris@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Hire a good Linux tech; it should only cost you in the neighborhood of $50
> to $75 thousand a year.  Don't want to spend that?  I can't say I blame
> you.  Find a good consultant (I'm often available in the $75/hour range on
> short-term projects, others may be more or less expensive).  Don't want to
> spend that?  Then either accept the RaQ for what it is... or don't.

Well said.  The same is true for a properly oiled NT machine as well.  It's
not rocket science, but it isn't a walk in the park either.

A lot of people are trying to build a full-out online commerce system that
can't afford to be down out of a Cobalt system.  There is nothing wrong with
this per se, but they are choosing to do so without purchasing the necessary
equipment for fault tolerance and the necessary labor hours to make it all
happen.  It comes down to unreal expectations.  If you are wanting to run an
Internet Server Appliance, the Raq products from Cobalt are top-notch and
will suit your needs perfectly.  If, on the other hand, you are trying to
run what it isn't designed specifically to do, you need to be realistic
about your options.  This holds true for any IT equipment.

-k