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Corporate Conversion to Linux
I foresee companies starting to take a serious look at Linux for their corporate server and desktop infrastructures. As our economy slides quietly into recession, corporate check writers are going to engage to CIOs and technical managers to find ways to lower costs for power, cooling, software, and hardware. Turning to Linux will be a natural part of that mission. |
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> More corporations may take the plunge thanks to the recession, but Linux is already a corporate reality and has been for years.
This is true - I've been placing linux servers in data centers for years. Even my ultra conservative daytime employer has been running linux servers since before the turn of the millennium.
Hard times may speed up the process by causing managers to look harder for ways to maximize their bang for the buck, and the associated flurry of activity may result in more press, but this is nothing new.
This is true - I've been placing linux servers in data centers for years. Even my ultra conservative daytime employer has been running linux servers since before the turn of the millennium.
Hard times may speed up the process by causing managers to look harder for ways to maximize their bang for the buck, and the associated flurry of activity may result in more press, but this is nothing new.
I think the CTOs could very easily be open to the idea that by erasing their Windows bloatware, they effectively get an entire generation of "hardware" improvement out of their existing hardware, for $0 of external outlay.
But it all comes down to applications. The only way to actually get out from under Microsoft's thumb is to not use applications that require Microsoft platforms.
Still, the "upgrade without spending any money" argument is a good one.
But it all comes down to applications. The only way to actually get out from under Microsoft's thumb is to not use applications that require Microsoft platforms.
Still, the "upgrade without spending any money" argument is a good one.
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Today it is not a prediction, but a fact.
More corporations may take the plunge thanks to the recession, but Linux is already a corporate reality and has been for years.