LinuxCon 2009: Roundtable - Beyond the Hype: The True Cost of Linux and Open Source
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LinuxCon is a new annual technical conference that will provide an unmatched collaboration and education space for all
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matters Linux. LinuxCon will bring together the best and brightest that the Linux community has to offer, including core developers, administrators, end users, community managers and industry experts. In being the conference for "all matters Linux", LinuxCon will be informative and educational for a wide range of attendees. We will not only bring together all of the best technical talent but the decision makers and industry experts who are involved in the Linux community.
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- In a time of tight IT budgets, open source has attracted much attention due toMore...its cost advantages. Detractors to the adoption of open source technology often preach on the 'hidden' costs of open source. While it is true that open source technology is rarely ever truly free, claims as to the hidden costs of open source are often lessons in hyperbole. Some claim that while the initial costs of open source are lower, the long-term costs are higher due to support, consulting maintenance and indirect prices paid in reduced functionality. This session will identify areas that enterprises can legitimately expect to shave IT costs with open source, and where they can't. For more LinuxCon sessions, visit http://linuxpromagazine.com/linuxcon Less...
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