Businesses, educational institutions, governmental agencies and other organizations around the world are converting1 their computer operating systems from Microsoft Windows to Linux at an increasing pace. They are likewise converting their application programs from commercial software to free software (also referred to as open source software). There are at least 25 reasons for this situation, including:
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2005-11-12
25 reasons huh? There are only two reasons to change your computing platform:
1. The new platform better meets your needs.
2. Price
Whether or not Linux comes out ontop of Windows in those two areas is entirely dependants on your personal situation.
Note: The exact same principals can apply to your company as well
Edited 2006-01-12 07:48