Linux vs Windows - Conquering a Windows Based World

Two departments in Amsterdam are evaluating using Linux in the Desktop next year.  They are just looking at open source alternatives , and do not plan to completely drop all closed-source software. Covered over at http://news.zdnet.co.uk by Richard Thurston.

“Amsterdam said it did not intend to stop using Microsoft software entirely, but expected to spend less on proprietary software. It said in its statement: “It is not the intention to entirely phase out closed-source software. However, it is expected that the new contract with Microsoft will be smaller.” 

A trend has started, and I don’t see any stopping of it.  Should be becoming clear why Microsoft made the SUSE deal.