“‘As we look to add additional servers to our network, the
discussion is whether to use Windows or Linux. Our traditional
platform has been Windows, but we need to evaluate the costs
associated with each server. Some in our department are arguing
that with Linux being free, we could save a little bit of money and
buy a little better server. How should we fairly evaluate our
options?’“A book could be written in answer to your question. I would
first start looking at what you want to use your next server for.
See what software is available for Windows and Linux…”