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Loading ...Let’s take a look at facts only here, hopefully we can debunk this wonderful myth, distributed by the software whore that is Micro$oft.
Microsoft Windows Professional starts (starts, people) at $200 per license. Yes, that’s for the "upgrade" version. The difference between this and Microsoft Windows Home? Almost negligable.
Linux? While some versions do COST, the average cost for a linux distro is $0 , ie: free!
So, let’s say you have 20 employees, all requiring workstations. You’re looking at the following comparison:
Microsoft : $200×20 = $4000 ;
Linux: $ 0×20 = 0 ;
NOW, that’s a $4k difference, HOLY SHIT, it doesn’t look like the TCO doesn’t work out in Microsoft’s favor, but hey, let’s keep going down the same path we’ve been going.
We all know that installing the OS is about 1/2 the task. You need network management, IT staff, application development, and more.
Want to develop applications using Microsoft’s framework? You’d better be ready to toss out another $500-$1k for their versions of C, C++, etc.
Want to develop applications using Linux? Hey, simply download the gnu C libraries and you’re set. Damn, it’s really THAT easy. No cost involved. Advantage? Linux (again) . Looks like we’re 2:0 here so far.
Now, we get into networking, including applications such as mail, ftp, ssh, sql, etc.
Want "microsoft" products? Of course you do, you ARE running a microsoft server, right? Well, then you’d better be ready to lay down anywhere from $1000-$10,000 AGAIN for software such as Ms SQL, IIS, etc. Damn, that cost really is starting to add up there, isn’t it?
On the flip side, we’ve got apache, openssh, MySQL (or postgres, your choice), exim, sendmail, qmail, etc, FREE. Yes, folks, ALL FREE , or licensed under the GPL. OOPS, Microsoft loses again (3:0 now).
Let’s talk training here a minute.
The average training course for Microsoft is going to soak you around $5-10k for whatever certification you’re after. If you want to be employed in the Microsoft "sector", this is a requirement, and usually it’s much more.
Linux? While there ARE RHCSE courses out there, for the most part they’re not necessary. Linux isn’t exactly a "hobbyist" OS, but the best way to learn it is through experience. You can NOT claim that through Microsoft at all, because every bug is original.
So, spend those tens of thousands of $$$ for training as a professional. Who’s got to pay forit? Well, of course, the end customer. Enter more money towards owning Microsoft systems.
Let’s look at security now
Microsoft is WELL known on their security crap. They release bug fixes months after the initial vulnerabilities are posted , and usually these require adding something like sp2 which screws up your pc even more. Great, so you’ve now got people who are afraid of Microsoft security patches.. Genius!!! So, once the server gets hacked, oops, it’s got to be looked at one of those pros costing $75+/hr (compared to the $30+/hr that Linux Techs charge).
Linux? I won’t say it’s NOT hackable, but it’s EXTREMELY easier to fix if it IS or HAS been hacked, resulting in less cost. If the problem can’t be solved in an hour, then the tech’s got no right in a linux machine, or the machine should be formatted.
Once again, advantage, Linux.
Now, I’ll concede that the home OS is pretty much given to Microsoft, but that’s only because it’s forced down everyone’s throat at inception. Buy a new pc lately? You’re forced to accept Microsoft Windows, unless you’ve bought it off E-Bay and it’s got NO OS. This means that all home program (and game) developers are developing for Windows ONLY, which completely sucks ass, but eventually they’ll learn.
The difference between Home and Workstation? Quite a bit, actually, and Linux has the advantage, hands down for developers, network servers and so much more. Nice try, Microsoft, please, think of some REAL challenge instead of trying to bullshit people into buying your lousy products.
