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Windows Cheaper When Studied by MSFT Analysts

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the well-here's-a-surprise dept.

richdun writes "Here is a study done by an independent research firm which claims that under certain circumstances, it is cheaper to develop applications and enterprise solutions for Windows than for Linux. They cite costs from more education, time developing, etc. Of course, the story is quick to state that the whole study was funded and commissioned by our favorite Redmond, WA based software giant. "

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  1. Cheaper when... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    SCO charges apply...

  2. Re:some quotes by gl4ss · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apps: blaster, sobig
    server: mirc-slave, open mail relay

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  3. Re:gotta love this... by Vengie · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hi.
    I'm Mono.
    The Open Source .Net Framework championed about a trillion times on slashdot.
    I will now beat you with a cluestick ;)

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  4. independent? by LMCBoy · · Score: 4, Funny

    "...a study done by an independent research firm...funded and commissioned by Microsoft..."

    You keep on using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means...

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