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Vaclav Mocek <[log in to unmask]>
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Vaclav Mocek <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:00:44 +0100
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On 04/19/2011 06:20 AM, Todd And Margo Chester wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I am a consultant who only works in two counties.
> I am currently working my way out of two jobs,
> which is normal.  Also means I have to do some
> cold calling, also normal.  And to facilitate
> that, I have made up a database of local businesses.
> I work with both Linux and Windows.  (The occasional
> Apple too, but you did not hear me admit to that.)
>
> I really do not feel like the *aggravation* of having
> to maintain any more Windows installations: low quality
> software that almost works and has to be fussed with
> 20 times more than a Linux installation.  And customer
> who are never really very happy with the way things
> turn out, or the expense.
>
> This may seems like a weird question, when I am sifting
> through my lists of businesses, does anyone have an tips
> as to what kinds of businesses prefer Linux?  I would
> like to directly target those kinds of businesses
> before settling from more Windows work.
>
> Sort of like graphics houses prefer Apple.  What kinds of
> business prefer Linux?
>
> Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Many thanks,
> -T 
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