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EC: 'Open source almost always cheaper option'

Publication:Silicon.comDate:Jan 18 2007
Reporter:Richard Thurston

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The European Commission has issued a ringing endorsement of open source software, producing a confidence-boost for businesses considering the deployment of Linux and other free software.

In a lengthy report into business deployments of open source software, published in full late last week, the EC said in "almost all cases" cost savings would be made by switching from proprietary to open source software.




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