SearchOpenSource: When Linux Trumps Unix and Vice Versa

[ Thanks to Jane Walker for this link. ]

"According to recent studies, two thirds or more of IT organizations are considering a migration to Linux. But obviously any migration is no trivial matter. If your organization is thinking about migrating to Linux, plan to take a hard look at the realities before you get too far into the process.

"In some contexts, migration can make a lot of sense and save money. In others, migration may be a bumpy or expensive road that requires caution or rethinking. In this tip, we'll look at when migration is wise and when it is not..."

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