Windows server has Linux in crosshairs - ZDNet Asia

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Friday, May 22, 2009 07:19 PM SINGAPORE--Microsoft's new entry-level server edition, Windows Server 2008 Foundation, is aimed squarely at Linux, and the software giant says its "simplicity" is expected to give it the edge over Linux as the choice server OS for the small business segment.

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By competing with Linux on a lower price point and touting Windows' familiar interface, Microsoft said it hopes to make both servers and its server OS an easy choice for small businesses looking to deploy a server. Each server, preloaded with the OS, will cost below S$1,500 (US$1,029). Haresh Khoobchandani, senior director, business and marketing organisation, Microsoft Singapore, spoke to ZDNet Asia on Friday's local launch of Windows Server 2008 Foundation .

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