Linux vs Windows - Conquering a Windows Based World

Open source alternatives to Microsoft Exchange servers now pose a bigger threat than IBM Lotus Notes/Domino, according to survey conducted by the Yankee group that will be published in April 2007.

 ”In an ominous portent for Microsoft, 23% of the survey respondents indicated they intend to migrate away from Exchange Server and switch to an alternative Linux or open source Email and messaging distribution platform over the next 12 to 18 months. The users attributed their decision to their belief that Linux Email and messaging packages are cheaper and easier to manage than Exchange,” according to study author and Yankee analyst Laura DiDio.”

Why?

• Cost
• Complexity
• Difficulty in maintaining and managing Exchange

This is  covered by Mary Jo Foley at ZDNET blogs.