Hallelujah! I'm a recent convert. While I don't have 
hard numbers to give you, I'm sure you could find a case 
study in existence.

IBM should be able to provide the sales-pitch for you.  
If they do, keep in mind they like to sell expensive 
solutions on the easy-pay plan (hardware systems, 
proprietary software, etc.,).  Find their customer list 
and research them for the real scoop.

Working to support an investment house, I can tell you 
that Microsoft has cost the company far more that the 
price of its' licenses, especially when it comes to lost 
business when systems crash.

I hear the call.  There is more of a learning curve with 
Linux (obviously).  That is both a help and a 
hinderance.  The transition, while challenging, is fun.  
I hope that someday the company will make the change, 
and I'm counting on IBM to make the pitch. (FYI - The 
company is enamored with IBM.)

Let's see... the only question left is: do non-Microsoft 
developers and administrators get paid more?  I think 
they do.  Any thoughts?
> http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011030/tc/tech_intel_napster_dc_2.html
> 
> "In any case, using Linux is not much cheaper than Windows 2000. Although Linux
> as an operating system is free, the real costs are related to the computers, and
> support and maintenance, he said."
> 
> I might be blinded by by religion and this group my not have the ability to let
> the religion go, but can anyone look outside the box on this and comment?
> 
> My perspective is Linux is much cheaper then Windows. Even if you pay for a
> distro you are starting out ahead. Add the virus resistence, stability,
> reliability, and security out of the box. Linux should be have a better TOC then
> Win2k.
> 
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