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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. You can't beat free! by usotsuki · · Score: 3, Troll

    Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh!

    Windows will NEVER be cheaper than Linux or FreeBSD.

    -uso.

    --
    Dreams, dreams, don't doubt dreams, dreaming children's dreaming dreams. Sailor Moon SS
  2. I was almost convinced until... by agwis · · Score: 2, Troll

    Although I'm not a Windows fan, I actually could believe this, until I read this part:

    "Last December, Microsoft released a study that showed that Windows-based servers were cheaper to run than those on Linux in four out of five common server tasks."

    You just got to love studies funded by non-biased companies!