That's the message HP is going to great lengths to put across right now, backed up by some research it commissioned Forrester Consulting to carry out.
Of all these, availability was the most important advantage UNIX brings to the party, in the opinion of the IT people interviewed. In particular, the maturity of UNIX clustering and the ease with which it can be set up were mentioned.
Is UNIX Cheaper Than Linux? - Server Watch
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It's an interesting question because while some companies have moved from UNIX to Linux , enjoying lower costs, increased performance and high reliability, others have steadfastly resisted doing so. The latest IDC statistics show that UNIX sales were flat in the last quarter of 2010, while Linux jumped by almost 30 percent. Windows server sales were up 17 percent in the same period.Of all these, availability was the most important advantage UNIX brings to the party, in the opinion of the IT people interviewed. In particular, the maturity of UNIX clustering and the ease with which it can be set up were mentioned.
Is UNIX Cheaper Than Linux? - Server Watch
