IBM Reports Indicate Linux TCO Is Lower

Tontoman writes "Information Week reports that two research reports sponsored by IBM argue that Linux is less expensive to buy and operate than Windows or Unix. The first, a Robert Frances Group study, concluded: 'Linux is 40% less expensive than a comparable x86-based Windows server and 54% less than a comparable Sparc-based Solaris server. The Linux server's costs were $40,149, compared with $67,559 for Windows and $86,478 for Solaris.' The second, a Pund-IT report, titled 'Beyond TCO--The Unanticipated Second Stage Benefits Of Linux,' indicates that 'Linux is enormously popular among IT staff members, many of whom are at the beginning of their careers, as well as with IT educators in universities and technical institutions worldwide.' This has resulted in Linux playing a significant role in the recruitment and retention of IT staff and managers."

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[Maarek_1]

Why is it that Slashdot doesn't mention IBM's ties to Linux in the post? They try to make it sound like this is an unbiased report, but it isn't (although I am sure it is a lot less biased than the crap Microsoft sponsers) Every time I see a study that was in any way partly related to Microsoft they make sure to throw that in there. The scary part is that I am a Linux guy at heart, but come on let's be consistant here.