IBM Says Linux is Cheaper to Run

“IBM has sponsored its own independent research into the total cost of ownership of Linux-based server systems, when compared with Microsoft Windows and Sun’s Solaris operating systems.

“The research, conducted by the Robert Frances Group, found that the TCO of Linux was 40% less expensive than a comparable x86-based Windows solution, and 54% less than a comparable SPARC-based Solaris solution…”

But wait.. that can’t be right. I certainly remember clearly that Microsoft stated that Windows is much cheaper to run than Linux! Check out the full article at Computer Weekly.