LinuxWorld: What not to do when eyeing open-source software
When considering a migration to open-source software, IT users should keep in mind the mistakes of those who tried before and avoid falling into the same traps experienced by others.
That was the advice this week from Andy Astor, CEO of Iselin, N.J.-based EnterpriseDB Corp., here at the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo. Astor gave a presentation at the conference called "Top Five Mistakes to Avoid in Migrating to Open-Source."
One of the most important things to remember, he said, is that using open-source software shouldn't be a goal if you don't have a clear idea about the rationale behind such a move. Doing it just to follow a fad is not a great idea, Astor said.
Instead, it's important to do thorough internal analysis and focus on avoiding the following pitfalls:
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