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Why bother with open source software when Microsoft has the market sewn up? The cost of GNU/Linux (it is freely available for no purchase fee to whoever wants it) is not necessarily the primary issue! In fact, the driving force has been the freedom to access the source code and to use the software without limitation. But usability, reliability, security, and developerability are often the most important issues for many users.

GNU/Linux offers a value proposition that money can not buy! The investment in GNU/Linux is really an investment in human beings working to bring a better and coordinated solution to the organisation. A solution that in the long run delivers more for less, without the traditional tie-in of proprietary systems.

We begin with a review of major decisions by governments and organisations the world over, then review some of the key benefits.

Subsections

• Linux Adopters
• Freedom
• Usability
• Reliability
• Security
• Developerability
• Business Case
  • Software Licensing
  • Reliability and Quality
  • Incremental change
  
  
• Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt

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