J_K9 @ Linux

25 Reasons To Convert To Linux

I came across this article about two days ago, but didn’t want to post about it until I had read it fully. “25 Reasons To Convert To Linux” has a list of, surprise surprise, 25 reasons to convert to Linux, and the article goes hand-in-hand with my “Propose A Compelling Linux Business Case”.

Businesses, educational institutions, governmental agencies and other organizations around the world are converting1 their computer operating systems from Microsoft Windows to Linux at an increasing pace. They are likewise converting their application programs from commercial software to free software (also referred to as open source software). There are at least 25 reasons for this situation, including:

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It is a list which encompasses many different views, and it is a very good read - especially if you are contemplating switching to Linux but need that final push to allow you to do it. Top stuff.