Hi Marc, if it's a matter of cost, you could google for Linux-Windows TCO studies (and be careful to check who funded them and whether the methodology employed makes sense). One that found Linux to be superior is here: http://www.e-dynamics.be/docs/linux_vs_windows_tco_comparison.pdf see also http://www.theage.com.au/news/Breaking/TCO-study-Linux-wins-again/2004/12/13... (I have no clue if these are methodically solid.) There are other studies, arriving at the opposite result. If it's about freedom, there's little need to do a study (except GNU/Linux vs. BSD (vs. OpenSolaris?) and maybe comparing distros). I'm sure that Novell can share some experiences, too. regards Geza On 11/17/05, Marc Collin wrote:

hi

i'm a software engineer student and i need to do a study to switch our department to opensource software.

i would like to know if you have any document, tips, study, survey (not too old)... to help me in my work.

thanks

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