Linux vs. Microsoft TCO Comparison

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Scenario 1: All New HardwareScenario 1 incorporates the purchasing of brand new hardware and network infrastructureexplicitly for fulfilling our example organisation's computer systems requirementsThe scenario is based on a network of 250 users, all requiring standard office productivitysolutions, email, Internet services & SQL data access as well as a small number ofspecialist technical/developer workstations.Based on a 3-year period, the model aims to mimic the operational life-span of mostcorporate computer systems, and amortise the purchase and installation costs over thatperiod of time. The Hardware Requirements for this Network are outlined below.- 245 x Standard Workstations- 3 x Developer Workstations- 2 x Graphics/Design Workstations- 1 x Mail Server- 1 x Proxy/Firewall Server- 1 x Intranet & SQL Server- 1 x E-Business Server(incl. SQL & Webserver)– 5 x File/Print ServerMicrosoftWindowsLinux(Standard)Linux(Enterprise)HardwareWorkstation $275,444.50 $275,444.50 $275,444.50Server $24,111.00 $24,111.00 $24,111.00Printers $7,615.00 $7,615.00 $7,615.00Network Infrastructure $25,900.00 $25,900.00 $25,900.00TOTAL Hardware Costs $330,170.50 $330,170.50 $330,170.50SoftwarePlatform Software $110,741.00 $89.95 $99,279.00Office ProductivityApplications $173,146.00 $0.00 $0.00Specific TechnicalApplications $9,393.00 $0.00 $0.00Microsoft SoftwareAssurance $211,432.00N/AN/ATOTAL Software Costs $504,712.00 $89.95 $99,279All text material Copyright © 2002, 2004 Cybersource® Pty. Ltd. (http://www.cybersource.com.au/).All trademarks are the property of their respective trademark holders. Document Build: 291 Page 26 of 44
MicrosoftWindowsLinux(Standard)Linux(Enterprise)Operating CostsStaff Salaries $444,000.00 $474,000.00 $474,000Internet Connectivity $18,000 $18,000 $18,000Consultancy Fees $45,000 $135,000 $135,000Training $30,000 $30,000 $30,000Miscellaneous $25,000 $25,000 $25,000TOTAL Operating Costs $532,000 $682,000 $682,000TOTAL COSTS $1,366,883 $1,012,260 $1,111,450Open Source Savings $345,623.00 $255,433.00% of Total Cost 25.94% 18.69%All text material Copyright © 2002, 2004 Cybersource® Pty. Ltd. (http://www.cybersource.com.au/).All trademarks are the property of their respective trademark holders. Document Build: 291 Page 27 of 44
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