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See Full StoryTwo new studies have been released that provide fresh fuel for the Windows-vs.-Linux debate that has burned in the high-tech sphere for years. One, sponsored by Microsoft, argues that Windows is actually less expensive to own and operate than Linux; the other states that deploying Linux on the desktop is not likely to produce ROI in many cases. "The desktop is a much more cluttered, busy environment, and the bulk of applications running there are already written for Windows," Gartner vice president David Smith told the E-Commerce Times.
Re: Reports: Linux Cheaper Than Windows? Think Again
Posted by: markp1950 2003-09-09 15:16:01 In reply to: Keith Regan
They SITLL keep on saying that M$ is cheaper than Linux, yet I don't see M$ going in to Google and lowering their budget. I don't see M$ going in to Amazon and offering to lower their IT spending.
And most of all I don't see M$ replacing their BSD Hotmail servers. It all shows what these "research" firms are all about. Personally Linux HAS lowered my software spending to $0.10 on the dollar and I do the SAME stuff!
MarkP
And most of all I don't see M$ replacing their BSD Hotmail servers. It all shows what these "research" firms are all about. Personally Linux HAS lowered my software spending to $0.10 on the dollar and I do the SAME stuff!
MarkP
Re: Reports: Linux Cheaper Than Windows? Think Again
Posted by: dsnider 2003-09-09 08:49:34 In reply to: Keith Regan
This report is comparing apples to oranges.
Most custom Windows sites use ASP, and most custom Linux sites use PHP (or Perl).
I've been developing custom-coded websites for close to ten years, and Linux-based tools have always been far easier, faster (and cheaper) to use.
Most custom Windows sites use ASP, and most custom Linux sites use PHP (or Perl).
I've been developing custom-coded websites for close to ten years, and Linux-based tools have always been far easier, faster (and cheaper) to use.
