Lotus Foundations does not require Linux knowledge. My response to Windows Server HQ Blog post.

Just read a very interesting blog post over at Windows Server HQ Blog by Lisa Szpunar .

In fact bloggers (and blog commenters) are hating on Windows Server 2008 Foundation all over the internet.

OK naysayers, it’s not your cup of tea. You suggest using a Linux or Lotus product instead. But you need to realize that if you are comfortable with the word Linux then you are not the target for this product. I say that Microsoft must have made it for a reason – but who is it for?

Lisa, I welcome you to try Lotus Foundations. Don’t be scared by the word Linux. You might notice that we don’t really advertise the linux part either in any of our advertising collateral.  For the record, it is designed to not require any "Linux" knowledge at all . In fact, it is a plug and play appliance that you can just turn on and setup through a web browser within 30 minutes flat! No Linux required.

In fact, from consumer perspective, think of it as an Apple’s OS, which is unix underneath but you don’t get to see it – unless if you really want to poke inside.  On that note, Lotus Foundations also benefits from high reliability, security and high efficiency that comes with using a Linux based kernel.

No Conficker here nor Patch Tuesdays? Come join the revolution. Save some money while you are it -keep one box running for years – whether you have 2 employees or 500 – with lower total cost of ownership than Windows based ‘Foundation’. Kinda like the magic box for the small businesses!

Vaughan Rivett’s commentary on selling his first Lotus Foundations Server

A good friend and a recent Lotus Foundations business partner Vaughan Rivett sold his first server within 10 minutes of meeting a potential client. I’ve always mentioned that Lotus Foundations will enable you to shorten the sales cycle when selling IT solutions in the small business market. It will allow you to focus on expanding your business, instead of focusing on completing complicated sales and doing patch runs. (Patch Tuesday anyone?)

He has posted a video blog where he talks about 15 min setup of Lotus Foundations, pricing differences with Microsoft Small Business Server and technical advantages.

But hey, don’t listen to me alone – have a watch yourself,

If you are in New Zealand, be sure to give Vaughan a call.