> > > Certainly, there must be some formal studies into cost of > > ownership. > > > > Lots of them. Some more formal than others. > > > > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=tco+open+source&btnG=Search > > > > Best regards, > > Bill > > > > Thanks. I've only been able to skim somre of these links, but it seems > that there are varying conclusions, though it's probably fair to say > that a majority of these analyses conclude that the TCO of open source > solutions is generally lower.
And, of course, TCO isn't the whole argument when it comes to acquisition. Another powerful motivation with regards to open-source is simply regaining a measure of choice and control over one's technology decision-making. That's an emotional intangible, in many cases, but it's an important consideration nevertheless. -jon parshall- COO CodeWeavers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (+1) 651-523-9304 FAX: (+1) 651-523-9399 _______________________________________________ Hardhats-members mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/hardhats-members
