Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 13th Feb 2006 18:03 UTC, submitted by sharonpr
"In various older studies, Microsoft and some analysts claimed Linux has a higher total cost of ownership than Windows. They attributed the difference mainly to higher system management costs, and concluded that the higher TCO outweighed the much lower license and acquisition costs for Linux. However, in a new study of over 200 Linux enterprises, Enterprise Management Associates found that this perception is no longer accurate. Sophisticated management tools now allow Linux management to be fast, effective, and inexpensive. With far lower acquisition costs, Linux is now a cost-effective alternative to Windows. EMA analyzed the cost factors cited in previous studies and found the following results." Please note that this study was sponsered by OSDL, so take out your salt while reading this.
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RE[2]: This solution or that solution
by bornagainenguin on Mon 13th Feb 2006 20:43
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At least OSDL is up-front about sponsoring the study. --sbergman27
Agreed.
And THAT is why I usually feel more comfortable with an OSDL study than one that purports to be impartial only to turn out to be some sock puppet for Microsoft. Ideally we'd be able to find someone with out a bias or some gain or another who could attempt to be neutral or impartial, since that is just not an option I prefer to listen to OSDL because I already know what their bias is and am able to adjust for that. This isn't an option with Sock Puppet consultant firm #23456.
--bornagainpenguin
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As a Linux advocate, I would like to say that I agree. While it's nice to hear a counterpoint to MS's ubuquitous "Get the Facts" propaganda, a good solid, truly independent study would be more persuasive to third parties. At least OSDL is up-front about sponsoring the study.