From: "Geo." 

"Mike '/m'"  wrote in message
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> I dunno, but I can say that there are at least four servers (out of about
> 10) in my company that are now running Linux or FreeBSD.   Previously
> those servers were running Windows, and are still "counted" as running
> Windows because the Linux and FreeBSD were obtained via free downloads.
>
> I have to wonder how many other companies there are "out there" with
> similar "conversions"?   And how can any ANALyst tell?

How many are "out there" really don't matter when you are
counting the number sold this quarter or last. How many of those 4 were
purchased and immediately wiped and loaded with unix? Was it done that way
or were they retired machines that were recycled?

Geo.

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