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The Top 10 Reasons To Switch To Linux

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rakeshishere
rakeshishere Original post #1
Sep 19, 2006 at 1:22 AM
*66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:xjA3r-...top+10+linux+distributions&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4
mediator
Sep 19, 2006 at 1:41 AM
@rakesh.....Nice signature man => "The best things in life are free. " ...a little phiosophical quote too. Neways I read this one first time!
rakeshishere
Sep 19, 2006 at 1:41 AM
mediator said:
@rakesh.....Nice signature man => "The best things in life are free. " ...a little phiosophical quote too. I read this one first time!

Thnx bro but did u read the article in the link i posted:)
mediator
Sep 19, 2006 at 1:50 AM
Aww...Sorry I didnt read that....coz I have been reading articles like that for more than 2 yrs now.....can even complete a thin register writing about usefulness of Linux!
praka123
Sep 19, 2006 at 4:05 AM
@rakesh that link will not work as u know is a .pdf;any ways nice article
*www.alacos.com/downloads/Top_Ten_Reasons_To_Switch.pdf
rakeshishere
Sep 19, 2006 at 12:32 PM
prakash kerala said:
@rakesh that link will not work as u know is a .pdf;any ways nice article
*www.alacos.com/downloads/Top_Ten_Reasons_To_Switch.pdf

I actually viewed the link in html format and i posted the same link here.....:DANwaz thnx 4 da correction :p
L
Sep 19, 2006 at 5:20 PM
Hey Rakesh, I like your signature, but correct the spelling of the last word :D
rakeshishere
Sep 19, 2006 at 5:29 PM
led_shankar said:
Hey Rakesh, I like your signature, but correct the spelling of the last word :D
Thnx 4 telling that...Even i didnt know after 2 people pointing out my signature:D ...Anywaz now its corrected:p
QwertyManiac
Sep 19, 2006 at 5:57 PM
There's still a typo ... :p
gary4gar
gary4gar #10
Sep 19, 2006 at 8:07 PM
to sum up & take the topic on track!
The Top 10 Reasons To Switch To Linux
Switching operating systems in a business or organization is a serious endeavor. Linux has ten
significant advantages over current operating systems that make migration a reasonable and
cost effective strategy.
1. Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Independent TCO surveys support Linux as the most cost effective operating system available
on the market today. Lower TCO improves the bottom line.
2. Premier Security
Linux provides industry-leading security to both desktops and servers with the fewest high-level
security issues of any OS.
3. Highest Reliability
Linux provides renowned reliability to increase up time and improve worker productivity.
4. Avoiding Vendor Lock In
Linux prevents vendor lock in and promotes competition to lower software costs.
5. Ease of Migration
Linux allows migration paths suitable for each type of organization, whether migrating to mixed
OS systems or moving an entire network of servers and desktops to Linux.
6. World Class Support
A wide variety of large and small technology companies such as IBM, HP, and Novell provide
Linux support to every size of business.
7. Rapid Employee Training and Certification
The Linux desktop and applications appear remarkably similar to current standard desktops so
employee down time due to retraining is minimal.
8. Inexpensive Standard Desktop Software
Standard desktop applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation
software are available for free or at reasonable prices on Linux.
9. Improved Custom Applications
Numerous software development firms provide reliable and secure custom application
development for business and organization systems.
10. Superior Network and Systems Management
Linux provides robust network and systems management capabilities to improve administration
capabilities.