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With money tight, is it Linux's time to shine?
1 commentWe've all heard the mantra that security is a process and not a product. In tough economic times, careful selection of the right types of tools and techniques can go a long way toward helping folks stay within their budgetary constraints. One way to save money is via open-source software. But is open-source really less costly in the long run? What about the staff needed to maintain it? The savvy talent needed to maintain open-source systems is easier to find these days and with more able applicants competing for jobs, you may not have to pay premium prices to keep them.
As Linux becomes easier to configure and maintain, open-source in the SoHo environment will become commonplace (as it is in data centers). As I'm a die-hard Mac fan, you may wonder how I feel about Linux. Well, my Lilliputian Asus kneetop came with Linux pre-installed and - surprise - I actually like it
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