LinuxInsider: Technology Drives Down Costs of Supporting Linux

“New research once again confirms that Linux and open-source
acquisition costs are a ‘fraction’ of the cost of comparable
proprietary options–but the research adds a new caveat, noting
that costs will be driven lower in the coming years.

“Today, savings from Linux are often ‘offset by high
integration, maintenance and support costs,’ a new survey by
Forrester Research indicates. But other experts say new technology
standards are emerging that might drive down the total cost of
ownership of Linux in the future…”

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