I Love Penguins
I really do. I started using Linux when I founded a small ISP 9 years ago. I've since moved to other adventures but I still use the Linux OS in my production environment for core services like DNS and Mail. I've never thought one OS was better then the other. I believe each has their strengths. I've always had the opinion that free software is not really free. There are hidden costs. I was reading an interesting article this morning over at Forbes.com. Here are some quotes:
“This is not a religion," Carey says. "I want the most value for the dollars I spend."
I've have many peers that are die hard Linux fans and bash Windows. It drives me nuts. Each OS solves a problem.
“Carey says one reason he embraced Linux was its lower cost. But if Linux becomes almost as expensive as Windows, why not go with Windows, and benefit from the work of thousands of Microsoft engineers and programmers? Carey talks about "the innovation premium"--meaning the price you pay to get the latest and greatest.”
I couldn't agree more.