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According to Bhatia, the Intel-Linux combination presents compelling return on investment, combining economics and flexibility. He cited an International Data Corporation study which indicated that companies deploying Linux on Intel servers saw 504 per cent ROI over three years. Another study by the Robert Frances Group showed that the TCO of Gnu/Linux was 40 per cent that of Windows and 14 per cent that of proprietary Unix, he said.
"He cited an International Data Corporation study which indicated that companies deploying Linux on Intel servers saw 504 per cent ROI over three years. Another study by the Robert Frances Group showed that the TCO of Gnu/Linux was 40 per cent that of Windows and 14 per cent that of proprietary Unix, he said. "
I believe these numbers, but it would have been more convincing if links to those studies were included.
"Get the Facts" strategy pillars
1) Pick a very specific case where Windows cost could be "made" less than Linux
2) Bury all the hidden Costs of maintaining and supporting Windows
3) Bury all the hidden Saving of Maintaining and supporting Linux
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I believe these numbers, but it would have been more convincing if links to those studies were included.
"Get the Facts" strategy pillars 1) Pick a very specific case where Windows cost could be "made" less than Linux 2) Bury all the hidden Costs of maintaining and supporting Windows 3) Bury all the hidden Saving of Maintaining and supporting Linux