PSA Linux Desktop ProjectPSA Linux Desktop Project

Nicolas CATTIÉ – Desktop Architect

Linux Desktop Project Manager

PSA Peugeot Citroën – All rights reserved – Do not redistribute

2

One Group, two brandsOne Group, two brands

The PSA Peugeot Citroën Group consists of two strong, distinctive brands

Both take the full benefit of the Group’s strong technological, industrial and financial potential

Key figures

Present in 150 countries

3 420 000 vehicles sold worldwide in 2007

Europe’s N° 2 carmaker , N° 6 Worldwide

Consolidated revenue of €60 billion in 2007

Workforce of 208,500

4

New cars 2007

Citroën C4 Picasso

Peugeot 207 CC

Citroën C-Crosser

Peugeot 4007207 RC

5

Linux will most likely not replace all Windows Desktops76 000 PC worldwideVista Desktops (project in 2008) Linux Desktops (2006)

The idea is to provide a cheaper and easier alternative for people who only need standard functionalities

The Linux Desktop will also help PSA to maintain the number of Microsoft licenses within the optimal scope of the existing contract

Why a Linux Desktop Project ? Why a Linux Desktop Project ?

6

Integration in existing environment is a key factorGood relationships with other ISV's is mandatory. For instance : Novell & IBM partnership helps integrating Lotus in the Linux Desktop ProjectAbility to develop applications to achieve mandatory functionnalities for PSA Peugeot Citroën like VPN or Active Directory integration

« Commercial » approachWe need a traditional relationship

Contract : up to 20 000 SLED and 2500 SLES

Why Novell ? Why Novell ?

7

XGLXGL

Helps explaining that a Linux Desktop is a modern solution

XGL XGL Desktop

8

A Linux distribution is flexible Thin desktops on the production lines will be replaced by standard PCs with a Linux distribution

Cost reduction: desktops are 30% cheaper than dedicated thin desktopsMutualization with existing office desktop infrastructures and proceduresIncreased and controlled functionalities 900 thin clients in 2007, in the long term 7000 (at the end of the replacement of the current solution)

A reusable solution A reusable solution

9

Linux Desktop : Key featuresLinux Desktop : Key features

MessagingAgenda

Internet Intranet

Office tools

General ergonomics of the station

(« windows like »)

+ Infrastructure services :

PrintSecurityBackup

Authentification/SSOXRemote control Mobility (remote

access, Wifi ...)

(Except Access *)

* The main deployment exclusion today is Access, Access forms are not compatible with any Open Source tool at this time.

10

Technical FocusTechnical FocusSamba / winbind

More than 35 packages !Offline logons, CIFS, kerberos, DC Fallback...

Network Manager802.1xNortel VPN integration

Lotus Notes

Open Office.orgVBAOLE

FirefoxIE Emulator

11

OpenOffice Strategy (for the project)OpenOffice Strategy (for the project)

Need to use Microsoft format (at least for the moment)

Keep the existing documents working Ex : Manufacturing : > 2 millions documents : impossible to analyse / migrate

Not isolate OpenOffice.org users

Need to get support and help from a skilled company

Imports / exports are not 100% accurate -> need to modify OpenOffice.org sources

Long term study : Choose the correct document formatSeparate the office suite and documents it producesBet on full interoperabilityLower migration costsChoose the most appropriate suite regarding needs

12

Automated installationAutomated installation

Integration with the existing provisionning Integration with the existing provisionning tooltool

13

The Intranet for Asset Management The Intranet for Asset Management

14

OS clone deployment : PXE stageOS clone deployment : PXE stage

15

Installation of the main applications... ;-)Installation of the main applications... ;-)

16

Login (after about 1h)Login (after about 1h)

17

The DesktopThe Desktop

18

Main Menu with pre populated favorite applicationsMain Menu with pre populated favorite applications

User interface requires complete translation

19

My Lotus NotesMy Lotus Notes

20

Main inhibitorsMain inhibitors

21

Technical pointsTechnical points

Hardware compatibility (even if marked as compatible)Wireless problems No modem supportLate « official » video driverPower management problems (suspend2ram...)

PrintersLack of specific drivers : no advanced functionnalities

Fonts rendering

Package managementWe need to manage components we deployDependency management not easy, even with a dependency manager

22

ApplicationsApplications

Collaboration with interoperabilityVNC performance problems

Commercial applications CompatibilitySolid dial-up software (international roaming)Lack of cross-platform support for softwareBusiness-line applications frontends (SAP, BO)

23

OpenOffice Main technical difficultiesOpenOffice Main technical difficulties

Related to Import / ExportVBA macros OLE objectsSome problems with Excel chartsFonts rendering

FunctionalitiesNo Access equivalent (mdb compatible)

24

Facing usersFacing users

Users are requesting benefits« I understand the financial interests for the company but are there any benefits for me ? »

XGL as an adoption help

NetworkManager improves user experience managing network connectivity

25

Thank you for your attentionThank you for your attention

Thank you for your attention

26

PSAV4/Linux project

Let's have a look at users !

27

intuitive

plutôt simple

plutôt complexecomplexe

non répondu

Users feedback Users feedback (early deployment 03/2007)(early deployment 03/2007)

PurposesTo identify the level of accompaniment needed by user in pilot phase

ThemesGeneral ergonomics of the station with a specific focus on messaging & Open Office

Limitspopulation profil wasn't representative of common users (IT members)

ConclusionTechnical mandatories before the pilot deployment

No need of instructor for training on work station

The supply of appropriation guide is necessary

A solution of proximity for the assistance on the end-user of Open Office

Identified and formed IT supports

Advise & Best pratices for documents’ exchanges

For 85% of trainees, getting used to the new station appeared rather simple or intuitive

28

Last feedback from users (09/2007)Last feedback from users (09/2007)

Fonctionnement

0

1

2

3

4

5Messagerie

Bureautique

Mobilité

Partage du poste

Distribution Linux

Prise en main

0

1

2

3

4

5Messagerie

Bureautique

MobilitéPartage du poste

Distribution Linux

No problem to get used with the Linux Desktop : all features are similar to Windows and/or easier enough

Some technical problem to solve : Novell's SP1 specialy for loaptop and Windows interoperability (AD)To be done : more features to have more potential

29

Compare Windows / Linux Compare Windows / Linux (our users point of view)(our users point of view)

Note moyenne Linux : 3,3 Note moyenne Windows : 3,4

1 12

2

3

3

4

4

5

5NC NC

Poste Windows Poste Linux

• Good score for the Linux Desktop !

• A quite good result / project challenge

30

V3Net Tools for deployment : is a desktop V3Net Tools for deployment : is a desktop ready for Linux ?ready for Linux ?

• “PSAV4 Ready” Tool

31

Which software do I have to make available ?Which software do I have to make available ?

• a tool that enables us to see which software we have to look at if we want more potential users

32

How many users could be migrated ? How many users could be migrated ?

A tool that enables us to see how many users could be migrated and manage migration through feedback on the same screen.

It permits us to go further with department representatives.