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Gravis rated 44 months ago
if only the government, both fedral and state, could learn this, we would save a good chunk of change."I know I saved $80,000 right away by going to open source, and each time something like (Windows) XP comes along, I save even more money because I don't have to buy new equipment to run t... more
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galador rated 39 months agoopen-source
An excellent article about a company who was busted for not keeping their licences exactly straight with Microsoft, and due to this, they switched to Linux and other open-source software. It's a great article.
Billclintonator rated 40 months agoopen-source
It's about time people start to learn that they're better off without Microsoft.
dio525 rated 41 months ago
got busted got smart...i dont' care
JW reviewed 42 months ago
Is windows required for business? Nope! Linux is always available!
Micseydel rated 43 months agoopen-source
There was some stuff I didn't agree with, because this guy is only a little smarter than an average decent computer user, but this is definitely a step forward in computing a great article over-all!
klbunnell rated 43 months agoopen-source
I work for a company where MS is not allowed and I can tell you...it's HEAVEN! I use Suse Linux 10 and I found my world open up. Try it! It's a free download: http://www.novell.com
strider3457 rated 43 months agoopen-source
Nice interview, great content, gives me pause for wonder regarding MS's tentacle hold on computing in general these days. Wish the Ball's the best of luck and applaud them on their pluckiness.
Aelthric rated 44 months agoopen-source
Open Source is the future. Good article!
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