Hi, I'm new to the list so a little introduction :) i used to be a member of plug a decade ago.. i've been using/managing linux since 1995 until around 5 years ago when i strayed into other areas - storage, telecoms, etc... few months ago i joined a telecoms vendor that develops a messaging solution, of which the core component runs on windows 2003. we're hoping to change that and convince top management to consider development under linux over the long term. but i had to build the case which i thought was easy.. so the first thing i looked at are the support logs and was surprised there werent any significant number of OS crashes, and the windows part of the infrastructure enjoy a very healthy uptime. that quickly shot down my argument on stability. i can always support my argument that linux can also provide a stable/scaleable platform, but since the company has invested so much on a windows-centric development team, i figure i should put up a case based on the idea that linux is better than windows (stability, performance, and scalability) if we have to shake things up.
and here is where im looking for tips.. does anyone know of any study or a white paper specifically describing why linux is superior to windows? im mostly interested in defensible technical arguments that point differences between linux and windows, not general statements.. im not interested in business issues such as TCO, etc.. if someone can point me resources, that wouldbe very helpful.. i'd be very happy to hear your ideas as well. i found out how hard it has become to get reliable info regarding this matter since linux-vs-windows is understandly an emotional topic as it technical (try google on the matter =).. thanks! Vic
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