10 ways to sell corporate on Linux
Your systems are all way overdue for an operating system upgrade, but your IT department is going over budget. You know you can’t afford the latest version of Microsoft Windows or Office. The easiest path to reining in your costs would be to migrate over to the Linux operating system. Unfortunately, corporate headquarters isn’t convinced that Linux is the way to go. How do you convince them otherwise?
Simple. Use these 10 compelling points to persuade them that Linux is right for your organization.
#1: TCO is bunk
Think about this: How many times have you had to work longer than you thought you would to solve a problem — be it on a Windows server, a desktop, or solving a security issue? Certain jobs just have to be done, and those jobs don’t care how much time you spend on them, because your network or your users depend upon it. Same thing with Linux. Most surveys and studies claim that the money you’re going to spend training IT staff to administer Linux would equal or better the cost of using Windows. As Colonel Potter would say, “Bull Feathers!”
Most companies aren’t going to spend money training IT staff these days. Most companies are going to say “Figure it out!” and it’s on your dime to do so. That might mean down time at work, lunch time, or over time. But the initial TCO of using Linux is the same as the initial TCO of using a new version of Windows. The good news is, once Linux is up and running, you won’t be wasting precious time fixing, patching, or solving security issues. Add to that Linux’ ability to resurrect old hardware and you can see how Linux can easily save money on every level.
#2: Linux is not just for servers
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