FAQ On Convincing Big Companies To Try Linux?

Yet another of the numerous Anonymous Coward asks: "A group of us are hoping to convince a big UK based defence organisation to break away from Microsoft's stranglehold on the workplace and to try out Linux. I am preparing a Q&A style document to be e-mailed to the company which will answer people's worries. What I am trying to do is convince people, either at work or at home that there is a cheaper, more stable alternative to M$. So, I am writing for a general audience." A document describing the advantages of Linux to corporations and small companies can't be a bad thing. I should know: the Ask Slashdot bin is full of them!

"What I am after are examples, facts and figures as to why they should try Linux? For instance, the announcement a few days ago that Linux was running 60%+ of Web servers, plus speed trials etc.

I've broken the document down into the following sections:

1. What is Linux?
2. Why Should I use Linux?
3. But surely Windows is good enough? (this section will include data on emulators, etc.)
4. But I heard there aren't many applications available for Linux?
5. What machines will run Linux?
6. How much does it cost?
7. What technical support is available?
8. What games are available?
9. Why the penguin?

Obviously, I know the answer to most of these but if people want to suggest others, please feel free"