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Fast Guide:	Show them the money!

Last Updated: Jan 05, 2005

Nobody is saying that Linux is free. But there are many indicators -- statistical and anecdotal -- that Linux is the least expensive enterprise OS. Here's your guide to opinions and facts about Linux costs.	>>	Ask expert Ken Milberg about Linux versus Unix costs.
	>>	Is Linux cheaper? Share your opinions, experiences with Site Editor Jan Stafford.


NEWS:
>>	Open source mail system drastically slices costs (Computer Weekly) 07 May 2003
>>	Enterprises need to understand costs of 'free' software (Computer Weekly) 23 Apr 2003
>>	Controlling data center TCO through careful consolidation (SearchCIO.com) 21 Apr 2003
>>	Q&A: Justifying the cost of Linux (Search390.com ) 13 Mar 2003
>>	Bill may force Oregon to consider open source (NewsForge) 06 Mar 2003
>>	Munich dumps NT for Linux on desktop (eWEEK) 27 May 2003
>>	Microsoft trying to stem open-source tide (CNET) 07 Mar 2003
>>	Sun unveils low-end servers, alliances with Red Hat, Oracle (SearchOpenSource.com) 20 May 2003


LINKS:
>>	Best Web Links-->Decision criteria-->Costs
>>	Best Web Links-->Decision criteria-->Linux versus Windows
>>	Best Web Links-->Decision criteria-->Linux versus Unix
>>	Best Web Links-->Getting started with Linux-->Enterprise case studies
>>	Best Web Links-->Support-->Support Web sites


WHITE PAPERS:
>>	The role of Linux in reducing the cost of enterprise computing
>>	BrightStor storage resource manager: Using SRM to achieve lower storage TCO through effective enterprise storage management best practices

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