[ubuntu-uk] Leaflets [long reply]

[Chris Rowson]

A major problem with deploying an Ubuntu desktop infrastructure is its
lack of integration into a Windows Active Directory (AD) environment.

Unfortunately AD sits at the heart of user authentication, security,
app deployment and file permissions in most large organisations. Until
Ubuntu supports this better, I can't see many large enterprises
migrating. To do so would require a move from AD which would be costly
even when stacked against savings made from desktop licensing.

I'm not fond of most MS software, but I will give them brownie points
for AD. I've not seen much (or if any) open-source software that
implements the same stuff.

Chris