[SATLUG] Future Of The Internet

[Doug White]

==Original message===
: While I agree there are some dire consequences to not paying attention to
: MS's arrogance.. I can't help but think
: that there is a bit of some intellectual elitism going on here... as well a
: general whininess.
[ snip ]:

:Hear, hear, Hector!
We are not all Linux geeks, but perhaps are trying to learn.  In the meantime,
we must remain gainfully employed.  I apologize If I offended anyone with my
careless remarks.

Anyone know the ratio of available Admin jobs for Linux vs. Windows?
Anyone have authoritive stats of the pay scale for each?
Any authoritive stats for the number of admins employed supporting each
platform exclusively?

It is not a question of favorites, or which is best, but a question of paying
the rent, paying for the gas hog SUV, and the rooms full of personally owned
super computers and other toys. <grin>

Next question:
Anyone developed stats on connectivity costs?

ADSL
SDSL
T-1
T-3
OC3
How important is a low number of hops to the backbone?

RoadRunner accesses the backbone in Austin and Houston.
SBC connects in Arlington
Birch goes all the way to Atlanta
Covad is unknown to me
Any others available?
Is it possible to purchase connectivity direct to DIGEX (or other) who has a
point of presence here in San Antonio?  If so, Costs?

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