"Security concerns are the main reason IT managers consider
switching from Windows to Linux on the desktop--but the cost of
migration and compatibility issues remain significant barriers,
according to a new study.
"Concerns about Windows security vulnerabilities and the high
cost of keeping Windows secure were named as the top motivations
for moving away from Microsoft's ubiquitous operating system in the
online survey of nearly 1,700 IT professionals by analyst house
Quocirca..."