IT-Analysis: Open Source--Is it a Valid Direction for You?

"Open Source software provided by communities of interest--generally through no- or low-cost licensing systems like the General Public License--has been much talked about lately. There is a perception that Open Source products like the Linux operating system are rapidly replacing their paid-for commercial counterparts like Microsoft Windows.

"Linux is a proven operating system for computer servers. With other Open Source products, a computing platform for supporting many business requirements can be easily constructed..."

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