[clue-talk] The reason MS is winning against Linux?

[Gary T Threlkeld]

Kevin Cullis wrote:

> Take a read:
>
> http://www.mcpmag.com/features/article.asp?EditorialsID=539
>
> But they forget the "after the sale" perspective of FOSS: you own it 
> and  don't have to call in ONLY MS to make improvements!!
>
> What say all you Linux types?
>
> Kevin
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Interesting article...especially where John Hollinger, senior vice 
president at Internosis, mentions that his firm does a detailed 
financial analysis of costs.  Even assuming the initial implementation 
costs are higher for a Linux solution, I wonder if they take into 
consideration that technology is a moving target with new releases of 
software hitting the streets each week.  I can't believe that MS is 
going to provide upgrades for free and on a timely basis.  Did this get 
figured into the equation???  This MS technique with their slanted view 
of the world would follow Bill G's "pay me now or pay me later, but PAY 
ME" philosophy.  Also, I wonder if Internosis factors in "additional 
seat costs" when the business that brings in the application begins to 
grow and add end-user personnel.  Hmm?

Gary


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