Golden on Linux: ODF vs. OpenXML, RHEL 5 and Linux Adoption

[ Thanks to E. Stride for this link. ]

"When making the switch from Microsoft desktops to open source desktops, how can IT shops contain training and support costs while maintaining quality?

"Bernard Golden: Typical users usually don't have much problem moving to a Linux desktop, particularly a KDE-based one that looks a lot like a Windows desktop. The typical productivity apps (e.g., OpenOffice) are very simple to move to as well..."

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