I looked through a whole series of presentations from a Microsoft EMEA briefing on Linux. Little chance of discovering positive Linux perspectives in
it, but it was interesting in many ways. Microsoft is claiming a better TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for Windows than Linux (on the server), based on
several studies. It reminded me of the TCO figures I used to see for IBM mainframe (3270 dumb terminals) against PCs. From what I remember, the
application costs were always lower on the mainframe, usually very much lower, primarily because PC support costs so much. But that was never the
point.
it, but it was interesting in many ways. Microsoft is claiming a better TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for Windows than Linux (on the server), based on
several studies. It reminded me of the TCO figures I used to see for IBM mainframe (3270 dumb terminals) against PCs. From what I remember, the
application costs were always lower on the mainframe, usually very much lower, primarily because PC support costs so much. But that was never the
point.
Link: it-director.com
