http://www.newsfactor.com/perl/story/21431.html
An article looking at a range of myths concerning Linux on the desktop, suggesting that cost advantages of the OS alternative will be limited at best, because of the cost of support. Commentary and related links are provided with this story.
Another article on Open Source [which is not coterminous with Linux, but actually is its superset] myths, is avalailable here:
http://www.cio.com/archive/030104/open.html
along with sidebars and links, makes the following points:
* Low price tag is not the chief attractor -- functionality is.
* Although migration imposes costs, ultimately savings are real.
* While there is application support, it is more diffuse than in the closed-source world.
* There are no major legal barriers to Open Source adoption, despite the SCO brouhaha.
* Open Source can support mission-critical applications, and is doing so, for example, in the banking industry.
* Open Source is ready for the desktop.
The bottom line is that Open Source software makes business sense, and deserves consideration. Coming from an authoritative neutral source like CIO.com, this is a significant statement of the case.
Posted by jho at November 18, 2003 05:47 PM