Linux vs Windows - Conquering a Windows Based World

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a moratorium in place on upgrades to Windows Vista, Internet Explorer 7, and Microsoft Office 2007. The reasons for not upgrading.

1. Compatibility concerns
2. Potential cost of upgrading
3. No documented business value.

Alternatives?

1. Google Office
2. Linux

This is reported at www.informationweek.com

“Because of Google Apps’ sudden entry into the desktop productivity market, what once would have been a routine decision at the FAA to eventually upgrade to Microsoft’s latest software is now firmly up in the air. With similar debates doubtless playing out at other government agencies — and in the private sector — Microsoft is going to have to work a lot harder than in past years convincing customers to follow its well worn path of new releases and follow-on patches. “

This story should sound really familiar, and probably won’t be the last.