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Amazon: Linux Saved Us Millions

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the well-isn't-that-special dept.

Ian_Bailey writes: "ZDNet news presents another chapter in the Windows vs. Linux debate. Amazon.com claims that by switching to Linux, they were able to "cut technology expenses by about 25 percent, from $71 million to $54 million."" Lots of little bits in there. Nothing really new, but it's still nice.

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  1. does this meen by MindTree · · Score: 5, Funny

    Doest this meen that I'm allowed to like amazon again?

  2. Extra, Extra, Read All About It! by ekrout · · Score: 5, Funny

    Breaking news just off of the wire -- A free operating system costs less than an operating system that you have to pay for! (Yes, I'm being fecetious (sp?))

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  3. fecetious? by Pope · · Score: 5, Funny
    Full of shit? :)

    You mean facetious.

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  4. Re:quote of the day. by rfsayre · · Score: 5, Funny

    " you will pay in the long run"

    Obviously, Microsoft's licensing scheme is far superior. With them, you pay throughout the short-term, the forseeable future, and even the long run. Basically, you'll constantly pay for your Operating System as well as any "service" you decide you need (Word, Excel). Sounds less like a utility and more like protection money.

  5. Transcript of Amazon VP meeting by GreenCrackBaby · · Score: 5, Funny

    CEO: "Oh no. Slashdot people hate us for our patent of the one-click."

    Lackies: "Oh no! What can we do???"

    CEO: "Let's tell them we switched to linux."

    A little later on

    CmdrTaco: "Amazon is great!"

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  6. Re:quote of the day. by Micah · · Score: 5, Funny

    Microsoft: "Use Windows instead of Linux. It's guaranteed to produce more revenue!"

    IT Guys: "So how is Windows guaranteed to produce more revenue for our business?

    Microsoft: "Oh, suddenly this is about your business."

    ...adapted from a Dilbert strip...