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DesktopLinux: Real World Case Study: Linux Thin Client Savings Exceed 37% in Just 8 Mos

Jun 14, 2004, 11:30 (4 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Martin P. Echt)

"When an Albany-based cardiology practice announced their move to Linux last year, headlines touted the move as an affirmation of the use of open source software. Having a large medical practice with locations in Massachusetts and New York entrust medical records to Linux was a resounding nod to the cost savings and security that has become increasingly associated with the Linux platform.

"But the real story--the one that is even more important to end users and IT managers--is the ROI (return on investment) that CCA has realized in their move from proprietary Windows to open source Linux..."

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