Windows server has Linux in crosshairs

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on May 22, 2009 4:06 PM EDT
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Microsoft's new entry-level server edition, Windows Server 2008 Foundation, is aimed squarely at Linux, and the software giant says its "simplicity" is expected to give it the edge over Linux as the choice server OS for the small business segment. By competing with Linux on a lower price point and touting Windows' familiar interface, Microsoft said it hopes to make both servers and its server OS an easy choice for small businesses looking to deploy a server. Each server, preloaded with the OS, will cost below S$1,500 (US$1,029).

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simplicity is the wrong emphasis gus3 5 704 May 23, 2009 4:47 AM

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