Windows interoperability with Linux in the enterprise (WINWILE): a solution to the high cost of licensing, downtime, and security problems
Darren Wilkins, Donald G. Cole, Michael L. Nelson · Journal of computing sciences in colleges · 2004
The cost of running an exclusive Microsoft platform can be prohibitive for many organizations. Never ending updates, upgrades, and patches, coupled with what seems to be a constant barrage of viruses and security concerns, can easily lead to an unacceptable amount of downtime. This paper reports on a successful effort to create a heterogeneous system utilizing both Microsoft and non-Microsoft products, including Linux. Initial user feedback has been quite positive, and cost savings can easily be 40% or more.